A theme is the _____ of the text? (The Odyssey)
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Explanation:
Dynamic characters are those who ____ in important ways over the course of a story.
change
Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?
It would be most helpful to consider both characters' reactions to the suitors.
Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because
he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus. If he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down with
a sword
at the moment he bent over. So he ran—ran from the tables to his father's side and halted, panting, saying:
"Father let me bring you a shield and spear,
a pair of spears, a helmet.
I can arm on the run myself; I'll give
outfits to Eumaeus and this cowherd.
Better to have equipment."
How do Telemachus's actions in battle compare to his father's?
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.
In which ways does Odysseus's character change over the course of The Odyssey? Check all that apply.
He becomes more humble.
He learns to make better decisions.
He becomes less arrogant and proud.
But the man skilled in all ways of contending,
satisfied by the great bow's look and heft,
like a musician, like a harper, when
with quiet hand upon his instrument
he draws between his thumb and forefinger
a sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlessly
Odysseus in one motion strung the bow.
According to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?
He has become more humble and patient in battle.
Now from his breast into his eyes the ache
of longing mounted, and he wept at last,
his dear wife, clear and faithful, in his arms,
longed for
as the sunwarmed earth is longed for by a swimmer
spent in rough water where his ship went down
under Poseidon's blows, gale winds and tons of sea.
Few men can keep alive through a big surf
to crawl, clotted with brine, on kindly beaches
in joy, in joy, knowing the abyss behind:
How does this excerpt from the end of the story show that Odysseus has changed in the course of his adventure
He values home and family more than personal glory.
Odysseus is called to adventure when he .
leaves home to join the trojan war
Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
his return home
Learning patience and humility is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
his transformation
Fighting the suitors with his son Telemachus is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
his supreme ordeal
Which events are part of the road of trials in Odysseus's heroic quest? Check all that apply.
fleeing the Lotus-Eaters
fighting the Sirens
facing Charybdis and Scylla
Few men can keep alive through a big surf
to crawl, clotted with brine, on kindly beaches
in joy, in joy, knowing the abyss behind:
and so she too rejoiced, her gaze upon her husband,
her white arms round him pressed as though forever.
From which part of Odysseus's epic journey is this excerpt taken?
his return home
A theme is the _____ conveyed in the text.
message
Which themes are found in The Odyssey? Check all that apply.
Too much pride is dangerous.
A great leader is responsible.
But when he knew he heard
Odysseus' voice nearby, he did his best
to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears,
having no strength to move nearer his master.
And the man looked away,
wiping a salt tear from his cheek: but he
hid this from Eumaeus.
Which theme do these lines support?
Loyalty and fidelity are precious traits.
He dropped his eyes and nodded, and the
prince Telemachus, true son of King Odysseus,
belted his sword on, clapped hand to his spear,
and with a clink and glitter of keen bronze
stood by his chair, in the forefront near his father.
Which theme do these lines support?
Teamwork builds strength and unity.
One theme found throughout The Odyssey is that help often comes when least expected.
Which lines from the text best support this theme?
Some god guided us
that night, for we could barely see our bows
in the dense fog around us
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