The Telemachus and Epic Conventions (copy)

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What is the Telemachy in the context of the Odyssey?

The first four books of the Odyssey.

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Who is Telemachus?

Odysseus's and Penelope’s son who embarks on a journey to find his father, described as cowardly and naive.

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What role does Penelope play in the Odyssey?

She is Odysseus’s wife, Telemachus’s mother, and the queen of Ithaca, yearning to see Odysseus again.

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Who is Eurycleia?

The loyal nurse of Telemachus and Odysseus, providing care and guidance during Telemachus's quest.

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Who is Antinoos?

The leader of the suitors, known for his arrogance and contempt for Telemachus.

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What is the significance of Calypso in the Odyssey?

A nymph who keeps Odysseus captive on her island, representing temptation and longing.

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What are the characteristics of Athena in the Odyssey?

Goddess of wisdom and war strategy who helps Odysseus return home.

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Who is Poseidon and what is his role in the Odyssey?

The god of the sea who does not favor Odysseus.

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What does Menelaus do in the Odyssey?

He is the king of Sparta who helps Telemachus in his journey.

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What are epic conventions?

Literary techniques commonly used in epics, such as in media res, invocation of the muse, and divine intervention.

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What happens in the 'Descent into the underworld' epic convention?

The hero descends into the underworld, marking the lowest point in his journey.

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What does 'In Media Res' mean in epic poetry?

The narrative begins in the middle of the story's action.

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Who is Agamemnon?

The king of Mycenae and brother of Menelaus, killed by his wife's lover.

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What is Ithaca known for?

It is the home of Odysseus and Penelope, an island.

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What is a Homer Simile?

A detailed, complex comparison of everyday things in Homeric epics.

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What is the significance of Troy in the Odyssey?

The setting for the Trojan War, besieged for 10 years.

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Who is Nestor?

The king of Pylos who helps Telemachus in his journey.

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What is the purpose of Stock Epithets in epics?

To use adjectives or phrases that describe a character for emphasis.