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a-chan
a-chan
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College - Junior

What are the themes or issues that get raised at the meeting  between Odysseus and the dead heroes Ajax, Agamemnon, and Achilles?

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Posted by a-chan on Wednesday October 10, 2007 at 10:32 PM and tagged with odyssey book 11, the odyssey.

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  1. daveb
    daveb Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    One issue undoubtedly raised is that Odysseus has to get home, and be wary of how things have changed since he left.

    Agamemmnon's story alone provides enough credibility to this story; while he was off fighting the war, his wife was carrying on an affair, and eventually, Agamemmnon is killed becaue of his wife's behavior.

    As though Odysseus doesn't already have enough incentive to return, Agamemmnon helps give him pause...and may just provide the stimulus for Odysseus to return quietly, so that he will be able to regain the throne.

    Dave Becker

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    Posted by daveb on Friday October 12, 2007 at 7:58 AM

  2. a-chan
    a-chan Student
    College - Junior

    Thanks for your help:)

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    Posted by a-chan on Sunday October 14, 2007 at 6:24 PM