Odyssey + Animal Farm Final Exam Review

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Calypso

Nymph who kept odysseus on her island for several years, longing for him to become her husband.

Circe

A witch who transformed Odysseus's men into animals. Later gained his trust

Poseidon

The Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, known for his hostility towards Odysseus during his journey home.

Laertes

Odysseus's father, who lives in isolation and mourns the absence of his son during the journey home.

Aeaea

The island where Circe lives and enchants Odysseus's crew.

Ithica

The home island of Odysseus, located in the Ionian Sea, to which he longs to return throughout his journey.

Invocation of the muse

A literary device used at the beginning of epic poems where the poet calls upon a muse, or goddess of inspiration, to provide guidance in telling the story.

In media res

A narrative technique in which a story begins in the middle, often at a crucial point, rather than the beginning of the events.

Allusion

A reference to another work, person, or event, often used to deepen the meaning or context of a text.

Epic Hero

A central figure in an epic poem, often characterized by extraordinary strength, bravery, and noble qualities\

Inference

Educated gueses based on evidence

Epic hero traits of odysseus (3) + Description

Bravery- In battling monsters, storms, and hardships in his journey

Intelligence- Thinking quick of plans to save his men by blinding the cyclops

Responisibility- Instead of staying with calypso and being offered immortality he chooses to still go back to his kingdom Ithica

An action of odysseus, what influenced it, and its impact on his character.

One key action of Odysseus is blinding the cyclops Polyphemus, which was influenced by his pride and desire for glory. This action, though initially triumphant, resulted in the wrath of Poseidon, causing Odysseus's long and arduous journey home.

Name a main theme and 2 peices of evidence that supports it in Animal Farm

One main theme of Animal Farm is the corruption of power. Evidence includes the pigs taking over the leadership roles and the alteration of the commandments to benefit themselves.

Name a main theme and 3 peices of evidence that supports it in the Odyssey

One main theme of the Odyssey is the importance of loyalty. Evidence includes Penelope's unwavering faithfulness to Odysseus, Telemachus’s efforts to be like his father, and the loyalty of Odysseus’s crew in difficult times. Or when Odsseus shows unwavering commitment to return to Ithica and his family despite numerous temptations.