The Odyssey

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  Is Odysseus portrayed as unreliable or reliable narrator? (based on Book 9)

  Posted by anshank on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:05 AM

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  What are some examples of unfair divine justice in "The Odyssey"?

  Posted by caitlin001 on Oct 6, 2008 at 03:58 PM

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  In Book 10 of "The Odyssey," who are the people that give Odysseus the bag of winds to get home?  How does Poseidon punish these people?

  Posted by vondutch911 on Oct 6, 2008 at 06:04 AM

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  In "The Odyssey,"  what are examples that discuss the unfair and arbitrary nature of divine justice. How and why are these examples unfair?

  Posted by biancaxox on Oct 5, 2008 at 12:05 PM

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  what is the relationship between athene and odysseus

  Posted by chunkmclovin on Oct 1, 2008 at 03:28 PM

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  If the wind god gives him a bag of stormy winds that lead to bad places, why would he keep it? He knows that nothing good will come. Only bad fortune.

  Posted by inyourclass on Sep 30, 2008 at 07:16 AM

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  Who is this phantom that appears to Penelope at the end of book four of "The Odyssey"?

  Posted by ladyt889 on Sep 27, 2008 at 02:00 AM

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  Who assisted Telemachus in obtaining a ship and crew in "The Odyssey"?

  Posted by ashpup5000 on Sep 25, 2008 at 04:01 PM

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  In "The Odyssey," why does Odysseus' wife have suitors?

  Posted by xxmorganxx on Sep 21, 2008 at 06:56 PM

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  In Book 20 of "The Odyssey," how does Homer emphasize the special relationship between Odysseus and Penelope?

  Posted by dumbbrunette on Sep 1, 2008 at 05:29 PM

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  Can someone please explain to me the myths of Tantalus and Sisyphus told in Book 11 of "The Odyssey"?

  Posted by brunette230 on Sep 1, 2008 at 02:18 PM

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  In "The Odyssey", what significance might the first two episodes have as trials for Odysseus?

  Posted by violetsareblue12 on Aug 31, 2008 at 08:16 PM

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  How does Odysseus' conversation with Athena in Book 13 of "The Odyssey" reveal her motive for helping him?

  Posted by blondestreaks on Aug 31, 2008 at 05:55 PM

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  What are the most important decisions odysseus makes? Are they good or bad?

  Posted by brunette230 on Aug 30, 2008 at 08:50 AM

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  In Book 4 of "The Odyssey," why is Menelaus glad to be married to Helen?

  Posted by smkx33 on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:40 PM

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  In Book Six of The Odyssey, is it pure luck that Nausicaa helps Odysseus?

  Posted by billan10 on Aug 25, 2008 at 03:39 PM

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  Why does Odysseus want to test his servants and his wife before revealing his identity?

  Posted by mh515 on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:12 PM

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  Why doesn’t Odysseus kill the Cyclops when he has the chance?

  Posted by kenzie4320 on Aug 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM

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  Describe Antinoos’ plan to destroy Telemachos in "The Odyssey".

  Posted by skowbball20 on Aug 19, 2008 at 08:56 AM

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  In Book 7 of "The Odyssey", what craft are the Phaiacians best known for?

  Posted by wildchild1219 on Aug 3, 2008 at 01:26 PM

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