We finally get to meet Odysseus. Think back to some of the references made and epithets given about Odysseus in Books I-IV. Give two examples from Books V and VI that support or refute those earlier references / epithets.
Earlier in book I, we read that an epithet for Odysseus is "A man of twists and turns." In book VI Odysseus displayed this epithet. He is in the presence of women and he must avoid a very sticky situation where he has to avoid seeming like a fool. Odysseus saves himself by acting very smooth in front the princess Nausicaa. Odysseus is also said to be a man of bravery. In book V he is very brave as he is leaving Calypso's island. He is faced with very intense weather in this book and he clearly shows his bravery as he faced with danger.
Earlier in "The Odyssey," Odysseus was referred to as "brave" and "wise." In books V and VI, he displays both bravery and wisdom. He showed his bravery when he jumped off his boat onto the island in book V. It was stormy and the ocean was violent, so he could have easily been killed, but he thought about the Pallas Athena, and leaped off his dangerous boat onto the rocky island. In book VI, he was wise by thinking about what he was going to do when he confronted the princess and her maidens. He contemplated two decisions, either begging at her knees for help or standing back and asking with "winning words." He was wise to understand that he would scare the princess if he begged at her knees because he was naked and she was very young. Because of his wisdom, he was able to befriend the princess and got the proper care.
Early on in the Odyssey, Odysseus is referred to as “the man of twists and turns.” “Twists and turns” does not literally mean twisting and turning, but being able to get out of bad situations with faith, bravery, and wisdom. He displays these traits in book V and VI often. First, when he was sailing on the dangerous and stormy sea made by an angry Poseidon, he had faith in Ino, who gave him the scarf to get him to shore. He was brave to jump from the raft to the rocky island, because he knew it could end his life, or present new opportunity. He also showed wisdom when he chose to approach the girls playing. He knew that he should not beg at their knees because he was naked and disheveled after being at sea for many days, so he used “winning words” to ask for help. Thus, Odysseus “twists and turns” out of every bad situation with faith, courage, and bravery.
Wise- In book VI Odysseus weighs his options before going to confront Nausicaa on the beach. This shows his wisdom because he is wary of new people after all the hardships that he as faced thus far. His wisdom is what gets him out of huge trouble, his good judgement and levelheadedness are what helps him eventually get home. He is wise in his choice to go slowly towards Nausicaa instead of running after her and his choice of words helped him get her to want to save him.
A man of twists and turns- In the Odyssey, Odysseus goes on many journeys, most involuntarily, and is manipulated by the Gods. All he wants is to get home, but some of the Gods have another plan. His twists and turns are all the places he has been and the hardships that he has faced. In book VI his next adventure is on the island of Schareia and he needs to use his charm to get help.
Earlier in book I, we read that an epithet for Odysseus is "A man of twists and turns." In book VI Odysseus displayed this epithet. He is in the presence of women and he must avoid a very sticky situation where he has to avoid seeming like a fool. Odysseus saves himself by acting very smooth in front the princess Nausicaa.
ReplyDeleteOdysseus is also said to be a man of bravery. In book V he is very brave as he is leaving Calypso's island. He is faced with very intense weather in this book and he clearly shows his bravery as he faced with danger.
Earlier in "The Odyssey," Odysseus was referred to as "brave" and "wise." In books V and VI, he displays both bravery and wisdom. He showed his bravery when he jumped off his boat onto the island in book V. It was stormy and the ocean was violent, so he could have easily been killed, but he thought about the Pallas Athena, and leaped off his dangerous boat onto the rocky island. In book VI, he was wise by thinking about what he was going to do when he confronted the princess and her maidens. He contemplated two decisions, either begging at her knees for help or standing back and asking with "winning words." He was wise to understand that he would scare the princess if he begged at her knees because he was naked and she was very young. Because of his wisdom, he was able to befriend the princess and got the proper care.
ReplyDeleteEarly on in the Odyssey, Odysseus is referred to as “the man of twists and turns.” “Twists and turns” does not literally mean twisting and turning, but being able to get out of bad situations with faith, bravery, and wisdom. He displays these traits in book V and VI often. First, when he was sailing on the dangerous and stormy sea made by an angry Poseidon, he had faith in Ino, who gave him the scarf to get him to shore. He was brave to jump from the raft to the rocky island, because he knew it could end his life, or present new opportunity. He also showed wisdom when he chose to approach the girls playing. He knew that he should not beg at their knees because he was naked and disheveled after being at sea for many days, so he used “winning words” to ask for help. Thus, Odysseus “twists and turns” out of every bad situation with faith, courage, and bravery.
ReplyDeleteWise- In book VI Odysseus weighs his options before going to confront Nausicaa on the beach. This shows his wisdom because he is wary of new people after all the hardships that he as faced thus far. His wisdom is what gets him out of huge trouble, his good judgement and levelheadedness are what helps him eventually get home. He is wise in his choice to go slowly towards Nausicaa instead of running after her and his choice of words helped him get her to want to save him.
ReplyDeleteA man of twists and turns- In the Odyssey, Odysseus goes on many journeys, most involuntarily, and is manipulated by the Gods. All he wants is to get home, but some of the Gods have another plan. His twists and turns are all the places he has been and the hardships that he has faced. In book VI his next adventure is on the island of Schareia and he needs to use his charm to get help.