Book 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Why do they return back to Aeaea?
A
To give Eplenor a proper burial and spend one more night at Circes
2
Q
What obstacles does Circe tell Odysseus and then men will pass?
A
They will pass the:
•sirens Island and have to navigate through Scylla (6 headed monster) and Charybdis (whirlpool)
3
Q
Which island do they stay next to?
A
Scylla
4
Q
What is the next island they arrive at?
A
Thrinacia
5
Q
What happens in Thrinacia?
A
Eurylochus and the men disobey Odysseus and eat the cattle of the sun
6
Q
After eating the cattle of the sun what does Zeus do?
A
Punishes Odysseus by sending ship wreck
All the men die except Odysseus
Which leaves him stranded
7
Q
Themes?
A
Honour Action Mutinies Danger Temptations Loyalty/betrayal
