The Odyssey wkst 1

1. Briefly describe Odysseus.

2. List three similarities between Odysseus and Beowulf.

a.

b.

c.

3. List three differences between Odysseus and Beowulf.

a.

b.

c.

4. From the Odysseus’ introduction, how do you think he sees himself?

5. Why do you think Odysseus talks about his home, his boyhood, and his family?

6. How dangerous is the land of the Lotus Eaters to Odysseus and his crew?

7. What qualities of a hero and leader does Odysseus reveal in his adventure with the Lotus Eaters?

8. Why is it right or not right for Odysseus to force his men off the island of the Lotus Eaters?

9. What point of view is this epic written in? (1^st person, 2^nd person, 3^rd person)

10. Based on this first part of the Odyssey, write down two words from the following list that best describe the voice of the passage.

Angry bored confused critical excited negative

Neutral positive sad sarcastic uncertain worried

unemotional