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The Odyssey
Homer
Study Guide
Full Text
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Books 1–2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Book 9
Books 10–11
Books 12–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Odysseus
Telemachus
Penelope
Athena
Calypso
Circe
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What makes Odysseus “the man of twists and turns”?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Homecoming
Divine justice
Cunning
Quotes By Section
Books 1–2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Book 9
Books 10–11
Books 12–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Quotes By Character
Odysseus
Telemachus
Athena
Penelope
Circe
Calypso
Further Study
Context
Hospitality in Ancient Greece
The Odyssey and The Fantastic Journey
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Books 1-2
Books 3-4
Books 5-6
Books 7-8
Book 9
Books 10-11
Books 12-14
Books 15-16
Books 17-18
Books 19-20
Books 21-22
Books 23-24
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Books 21-22 Quiz
Books 21-22 Quiz
1
of 5
What is Penelope’s challenge to the suitors?
To write love poetry in her honor
To string and shoot Odysseus’s bow
To win fights against each other
To win Telemachus’s affections
2
of 5
What does Odysseus promise to Eumaeus and Philoetius if they help him?
Wealth and power
A chance at the challenge
To treat them like sons
Any bride in his kingdom
3
of 5
What do the suitors initially think when Odysseus shoots Antinous?
That it was accidental
That Odysseus is an assassin
That Antinous deserved it
That Telemachus bribed him
4
of 5
How does Odysseus want to punish the disloyal servants?
Imprison them
Stab them
Hang them
Let the gods handle it
5
of 5
Why does Telemachus want to hang the disloyal servants?
Because he cannot use a sword
Because he is afraid to disobey his father
Because it is a less painful death
Because it is a disgraceful death
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Odysseus: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
What makes Odysseus “the man of twists and turns”?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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