Book 20 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens at the start of book 20?
A
Odysseus, Penelope and Telemachus have trouble sleeping with stress
Athena reassures him
2
Q
How does Zeus respond when Odysseus asks for good omen
A
Zeus responds with a clap of thunder
3
Q
Who is Philoetius?
A
Loyal herdsman
4
Q
Why does Amphinomus convince the men to call of the murder plan of Telemachus?
A
Because they see an omen of a eagle with a dove in its talons
5
Q
Who is Ctesilljs and what does he do in book 20?
A
Arrogant suitor
Throws a cows hoof at Odysseus
Telemachus threatened to kill him
6
Q
How do the suitors respond to Telemachus threading Ctesippis?
A
Laugh
Fail to notice the blood on the walls
Theoclymenus interprets this as inescapable doom
7
Q
Themes in book 20?
A
Omens
Bad Xenia
Poor behaviour
