Page 964 The war against Troy has been over for years. Odysseus angered this god.. Odysseus was held captive by for

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1 The Odyssey Part 1 Name: Page 964 The war against Troy has been over for years. Odysseus angered this god. Odysseus was held captive by for years. The gods on Mount send a letter to and she agrees to let Odysseus go by helping him make a. sees Odysseus and shipwrecks him with a fierce. helps Odysseus get to shore on the island of. On this island Odysseus is treated as a guest by King. Odysseus has been trying to get home for 10 years. The Phaeacians convince Odysseus to entertain them (picture them all around a big campfire) by telling them his story. Remember, travel was difficult back then so guests were rare. Also, there wasn t a lot of entertainment, so having a big strong hero like Odysseus suddenly wash up on shore was a big deal to them. Page 965 **Remember to pause during your reading to follow the little circles over to the margin.** Odysseus has been by the gods. Odysseus father is. Odysseus says he is known for his. Describe Ithaca (Odysseus home). Lines Calypso held Odysseus hostage in smooth on the island of. Even though he found a house of and was loved by two goddesses, Calypso and Circe, Odysseus would rather be at and with his.

2 Odysseus begins telling his story and begins at the beginning (10 years ago). Odysseus and his fleet of ships attacked a coastal town called. The attack was successful, but because the crew partied too much they were overtaken by the Cicone s army and sent back to the sea. Due to weather, Odysseus drifted on the sea for days. Page On day Odysseus arrived at the coastline of the. Anytime a man would go to the shore he would not return because he was eating. Odysseus goes to shore, grabs the three men, them down and orders that that nobody else should eat the or else they will not go. What does this say about Odysseus character? What trait does he have? After they left the land of the Lotus Eaters, Odysseus and his men arrive at the land of the. Describe the Cyclopes using three words:,, and. They live in. Odysseus rows to shore with his best. Page 968 Who gave Odysseus the liquor? The person who gave Odysseus the liquor also gave him gold. Odysseus and his men went to the Cyclops. They saw,, and whey. The men want to steal the, but Odysseus because

3 he wanted to the Cyclops. The men lit a, burnt an, and ate some while waiting for Cyclops. What does this say about Odysseus character? What trait does he have? Page 969 Summarize lines What does Odysseus mean when he says so the will of Zeus would have it? Explain. Odysseus tells the Cyclops they are from, and served King. Odysseus asks for or because it is custom to honor. Odysseus tells the Cyclops that if he does not comply, will punish him. The Cyclops calls Odysseus a and says he doesn t care about or any other god because the Cyclopes have more. The Cyclops then tries to find out where Odysseus is. Page 970 Odysseus lies to the Cyclops. What does this say about Odysseus character? What does the Cyclops do to two of Odysseus men?

4 Odysseus was about to the Cyclops in the, but changed his mind because. Page 971 The Cyclops eats more men in the morning. Why does Odysseus pray to Athena? What does Odysseus make? The Cyclops eats more men, leaving left. Odysseus offers some to the Cyclops. Page 972 Odysseus gives the Cyclops bowls of wine. He tells the Cyclops that his name is. Odysseus waits until the Cyclops is sleepy and drunk before he drives the into the while his men distract the Cyclops. men drove the spike into the Cyclops. Page 973 The Cyclops was clawing at his face and made such a racket that other from neighboring caves came running. They called the Cyclops (the Cyclops real name that we didn t learn until just now). Page 974 Why did Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name was Nohbdy? What does this say about Odysseus character?

5 Why is this scene funny? Odysseus thought he would escape at this point, but the Cyclops is blocking the. Page 975 Odysseus ties rams together and hides one of his men under the ram. They waited until. How did the men escape the cave? Why is it ironic (sarcastic, unexpected, opposite, etc) when the Cyclops says Nohbdy will not get out alive (line 373)? Explain. Page 976 Describe Odysseus getaway. Give details from the text.

6 Page 977 Odysseus shouts to the Cyclops and tells him his real name. The Cyclops responds by saying he knew this was going to happen (that someone foretold this story to him). He reveals that his father is. The Cyclops tries to get Odysseus to come back, but Odysseus says. The Cyclops is mad and puts this curse on Odysseus:. Page 979 Literary Element (pink text) Answer 1 & 2, writing a paragraph each