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Book 22 of the Odyssey
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Book 22 Questions
1: Who is killed first? Is it appropriate
2: Eurymachus tries to save himself. Why does he think he deserves mercy? Do you think he deserves it?
3: What mistakes does Telemachus make?
4: How does Odysseus choose to punish the various people he thinks have wronged him? Do you think Odysseus actions are just?
Mood/ Tone
Mood:Intense due Odysseus anger
Tone: Serious and suspenseful
Flashbacks/Foreshadowing
Flashback: Odysseus flashbacks to his days in the Trojan War
Foreshadowing: Since all the suitors are gone Odysseus will probably build a relationship with Telemachus.
Characters
Odysseus: Seek revenge on suitors
Telemachus: Seeks revenge
Eumaeus: Seeks revenge
Philodius: Seeks revenge
Melanthus: Captured and tortured . Used to be on Odysseus side.
Eurymachus: Pleads mercy falsely then tries to kill Odysseus
Theme and Plot
Book 22 of the Odyssey
Theme: Revenge
Plot: Odysseus returns and kills Antinoos first and then kills the other suitors with the help of Philodious,Telemachus and Eumaeus. It turns into a battle when Telemachus forgets to lock the store room door and Melanthius arms the suitors
Conflict
The whole battle in itself. And Odysseus returns and is angry at all the suitors
Setting/ Point of View
Irony/ Epic similes
Metaphors/Personification
Setting: The great hall in Odysseus house
Point of View: 3rd person omniscient
Irony:His maids were sentenced to death because they were sleeping with the suitors
Epic Similes: Odysseus compares the suitors to vultures and dogs.
He also compares Antinoos to a ring leader.
Metaphor: "There they all stood breathing fury
Personification: They talk about the strength of the sword