Book 2 Questions

Lit & Comp I Moran The Odyssey Book Two 1. How is what I say at the beginning of class similar to what Telemachus says at the assembly? 2. What groups does Telemachus address at lines 40-85? What is his message to these different groups? 3. How does Antinous try to evade Telemachus’s accusations? What “terms” does he offer Telemachus? How does Telemachus respond to these terms? Describe Telemachus’s reasoning. What is his counter-offer? 4. Who does Halitherses address, and what does he predict? 5. How does Eurymachus respond to Halitherses? →What does he imply about Halitherses’ ability to read the future? →What does he imply about Halitherses’ motivations? 6. How does Telemachus offer to close the assembly at lines 232-249? 7. What are the political consequences of the suitors’ behavior and the peoples’ acquiescence that Mentor foresees? Words to know to help you understand this section: Rabble: 1. a noisy and unruly crowd of people 2. An offensive term that insults people lacking in wealth and status Acquiescence: passive agreement or support