The Odyssey

Instructor

Co-host

Karen Williams
slmedia@comcast.net

 

SYLLABUS

THE MYTHIC LINE

MAP OF THE ODYSSEY

Discussion Ideas for Our November 25 Meeting

  1. Is Odysseus making a bad bargain when he turns down Kalypso’s
    offer of immortality?
  2. Do you need the gods to explain how Odysseus manages to
    survive after his raft is broken up off the Island of Skheria?
  3. Life among the Phaiakians seems very appealing. Odysseus prays
    to find “love and mercy among these people.” His prospects look
    good, so why would he not stay?
  4. Book VIII is a long prelude to Odysseus’ revelation of himself.
  5. Why do you think it had to be so long and elaborate?
  6. As always, please bring your own questions and ideas for
    discussion.