Odyssey 11&12 Discussion
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THINK-PAIR-SHARE 1. Look at 11.193-232. Who does Odysseus ask about, and in what order? In what order does Odysseus’ mother, Anticleia, respond? Interpret. What reasons might Homer have for ordering the exchange in this way?
2. Look at 11.547-558. How does what Achilles says here seem to go against the grain of the rest of the poem? Can you think of specific examples of characters’ behavior, or speeches that characters have made, that contradict the sentiment that Achilles expresses here?
3. What is your favorite passage from Books 11 & 12?
4. What does Homer want us to think of Odysseus as he finishes narrating the story of his homecoming?
2. Look at 11.547-558. How does what Achilles says here seem to go against the grain of the rest of the poem? Can you think of specific examples of characters’ behavior, or speeches that characters have made, that contradict the sentiment that Achilles expresses here?
3. What is your favorite passage from Books 11 & 12?
4. What does Homer want us to think of Odysseus as he finishes narrating the story of his homecoming?
