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The Odyssey - Book 7
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The Odyssey - Book 7
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Review Questions
Odysseus is the protagonist of the story. He is on his way back to his home of Ithaca.
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Later that night, Arete recognizes the clothes that Odysseus is wearing and gets suspicious. Odysseus convinces Arete that when he arrived, Nausicaa gave him the clothes to wear. He also convinces Arete that it was his idea to walk alone to the palace - without Nausicaa. Alcinous becomes impressed with Odysseus and offers him his daughter's hand in marriage.
Athena is the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of wisdom. She favors Odysseus and helps him along his journey.
What does Arete notice about Odysseus that makes her become suspicious? What does Odysseus say to convince her?
Who is Nausicaa in the Odyssey?
What does King Alcinous do when he becomes impressed with Odysseus?
Alcinous is the King of the Phaeacians. He is hospitable to Odysseus when he shows up at the palace.
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Arete is the Queen of the Phaeacians and the wife of Alcinous.
Question 2
What does Athena do for Odysseus when she meets up with him on his journey to the palace?
What does Odysseus notice that is going on when he reaches the Palace of Alcinous?
Nausicaa is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete.
The Theme of Book 7
Summary of Book 7
While Odysseus is on his way to the Palace of Alcinous, he is stopped by Athena who is disguised as a young girl. Athena puts protection on Odysseus and gives him advice for his journey before he continues to make his way to the palace. Odysseus finds the palace and notices that the residents are holding a festival there. When he sees the queen, he throws himself at her feet and the mist that protected him suddenly dissipates. He explains his situation to the King and Queen and they promise to send him off the next day in a Phaeacian ship.
Odysseus shows honesty in Book 7 of the Odyssey when he explains his situation to the King and Queen. However, he also shows that he would do anything to keep a secret that is important to him. When Arete notices the clothes that he is wearing and becomes suspicious, Odysseus says whatever he can to change her mind.