Discussion Questions for Homer’s Odyssey Books

Discussion Questions for Homer’s Odyssey Books 1-8
1) Why do you think Homer begins his poem with 4 books about Telemachos rather than jumping into Odysseus’ story?

2) What do you think about our characters by the end of this section? Try using quotes from the text to support your ideas.

-Telemachos
-Penelope
-Athena
-the Suitors (Antinoos, Amphinomos, etc.)
-Odysseus

3) Who is your favorite hero from popular culture?
What characteristics make this person a hero? Come up with at least 2.
Does he/she have any unheroic qualities? What are they?

 

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