Sunday, July 5, 2009

Response 7 (Due Tuesday July 7)

Reading Assignment: Odyssey Bk 14, 15, 16, 17, (18), 19

1. LONG ANSWER: Explain in detail, using your handout on Xenia in the Odyssey, the interaction between Eumaios and Odysseus in Book 14. Break down their interactions into the steps listed and note which ones you either can't figure out or do not seem to be followed. Make sure to cite line numbers for specific references.

2. Short Answer: How did Eumaios come to the land of Ithaca?

3. Short Answer: How does Eurykleia recognize Odysseus? What is the story behind this? Why does Odysseus choke Eurykleia?

4. Short Answer: What is Penelope's dream and what was the interpretation?

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