Book 6 Flashcards
What does Athena do in book 6?
Appears in Nausicaa dream
Athena tells her to go to the river and wash her clothes
What does Odysseus do when approaching Nausicaa and her friends?
Charms then into helping him get help
Nausicaa makes him a bath
Nausicaa sees him again even more handsome and she falls for him
Why do the two go their separate ways?
To avoid a scene
What does Nausicaa say to Odysseus before they leave?
She gives him dierections and advice on how to approach Arête queen or the Phaeacians
What themes were in this book?
Xenia- Odysseus prays for hospitality from the Phaeacians
Cunning and disguise- Odysseus does not reveal his identity in order to manipulate Nausicaa’s help/ sympathy
Divine intervention- Athena makes Odysseus appear more attractive
