Odyssey book 3 Flashcards
Telemachus Arrives in Pylos
Who is talking to who: Athena encourages Telemachus to question Nestor about Odysseus.
Significance of Interaction: Emphasizes divine assistance and Telemachus’s need to seek information.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Sets the stage for Telemachus’s encounter with Nestor and the search for Odysseus.
Hospitality in Pylos
Who is talking to who: Telemachus, Pisistratus, and Athena (in prayer).
Significance of Interaction: Demonstrates hospitality customs and piety in Pylos.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Reflects the cultural norms and introduces the theme of respect for the gods.
Nestor’s Tale of the Trojan War
Who is talking to who: Nestor recounts events to Telemachus.
Significance of Interaction: Highlights Athena’s role, Odysseus’s cunning, and parallels between Telemachus and his father.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Provides background on the aftermath of the Trojan War and shapes Telemachus’s determination.
Telemachus’s Wish for Revenge
Who is talking to who: Telemachus expresses his desire to Nestor.
Significance of Interaction: Telemachus seeks the gods’ power for revenge on the suitors.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Reveals Telemachus’s determination and introduces the theme of divine influence.
Nestor’s Story of Menelaus
Who is talking to who: Nestor shares the story with Telemachus.
Significance of Interaction: Describes the deaths of Menelaus and Agamemnon, involving betrayal and revenge.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Highlights the consequences of actions, memory, and themes of piety and justice.
Athena’s Departure and Nestor’s Gifts
Who is talking to who: Athena, Nestor, and Telemachus.
Significance of Interaction: Athena suggests leaving, Nestor insists on gifts.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Emphasizes Telemachus’s favor with the gods and demonstrates hospitality customs.
Feast and Departure
Who is talking to who: Nestor and Telemachus during the feast.
Significance of Interaction: Ritualistic feast, Polycaste’s assistance, and preparation for departure.
Significance to Plot/Theme: Highlights piety, customs, and provides resources for Telemachus’s journey.
