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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 15-16 Quiz
Books 15-16 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Athena warn Telemachus of in his dreams?
His father’s imminent return
The suitors’ planned ambush
His mother’s failing health
Menelaus and Helen’s greed
2
of 5
How does Helen interpret the eagle swooping beside Telemachus?
As an omen for bad luck
As an omen for his upcoming journey
As an omen for Odysseus’s return
As an omen for Penelope’s marriage
3
of 5
Why won’t Telemachus allow the stranger to stay at the palace?
He is afraid of the suitors.
He doesn’t trust the strangers.
He thinks Eumaeus is crazy.
He is worried about his mother.
4
of 5
What do Telemachus and Odysseus want to do with the suitors?
Imprison them
Return them to their homes
Let the gods deal with them
Slaughter them
5
of 5
What does Amphinomus encourage the rest of the suitors to wait for?
Penelope’s invitation into the palace
A positive sign from the gods
Odysseus’s return from his travels
Telemachus’s return from his travels
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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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