Analysis & Context

Question 1

result/effect of flashbacks (3)

Answer 1

1. Allows Od to project his own character
2. Makes the audience feel involved with the teller
3. Dramatic Irony for the audience

Question 2

result/effect of Epithets (2)

Answer 2

1. describes personal characteristics
2. sometimes defines status

Question 3

result/effect of Parallel Scenes (1)

Answer 3

1. it creates a level of understanding & appreciation

Question 4

what are parallel scenes

Answer 4

repeated: images, scenes, actions, similes and dialogue

Question 5

result/effect of Speeches (3)

Answer 5

1. gives info and insight into the speaker’s character
2. put more responsibility on the listener to determine the purpose of the speech and how genuine it is
3. reveals emotions & relationship details

Question 6

result/effect of description (2)

Answer 6

1. bring the Odyssey to life
2. engages the audience

Question 7

result/effect of Similes (1)

Answer 7

1. creates new perspectives to contemplate

Question 8

result/effect of stories (4)

Answer 8

1. helps the Oral poet build his poems
2. engages the audience
3. provides suspense
4. dramatic irony for the audience

Question 9

What are the 9 things that makes a Homeric Hero

Answer 9

1. Noble Birth
2. Relationships with mortals
3. Kleos
4. Physical strength and beauty
5. excellence in war
6. excellence with words
7. resourcefulness
8. Timē
9. Nostos

Question 10

how does Relationships with mortals create a homeric hero

Answer 10

the gods wouldn’t be interested in inferior beings. Divine intervention shows that importance of that character

Question 11

how does Kleos create a homeric hero

Answer 11

a hero should choose a short but famous life over a long life with no relevance. a hero is only a hero as long as men talk about him

Question 12

how does Timē create a homeric hero

Answer 12

it shows through praise and gifts how valuable a hero is

Question 13

How are Ithaca’s people characterised (3)

Answer 13

1. having respect for divinities
2. rough land that nurtures fine men
3. civilised

Question 14

How are the cyclops characterised (3)

Answer 14

1. uncivilised
2. fertile land but don’t grow crops
3. no ships=no contact with other people

Question 15

how are the Phaeacians characterised (3)

Answer 15

1. Civilised
2. harmonious domestic life
3. intelligent people (including women)

Question 16

how powerful is fate argued to be (2)

Answer 16

1. zeus says that men cause their own suffering
2. and that fate shouldn’t be messed with

Question 17

what’s the role of immortals (3)

Answer 17

1. their actions shape the story
2. to reveal Odysseus’ heroism
3. to provide justice

Question 18

what’s the relationship between immortals and mortals (3)

Answer 18

1. gods communicate through omens, dreams sometimes in person
2. mortals associate immortals with punishment and fear
3. only heroes can recognise gods

Question 19

analysis of justice and revenge (2)

Answer 19

1. gods have every right to act in revenge against a mortal
2. Telemachus’ killing the maids was cruelty not justice, he went too far

Question 20

why was Xenia important

Answer 20

you didn’t know who was a god in disguise

Question 21

why is family important to the story

Answer 21

family relationships influence the actions of the gods

Question 22

what was the relationship between men and women like (3)

Answer 22

1. women needed to be faithful but men didn’t
2. women were men’s possessions (could be prises)
3. husbands & wives could be close, shown in their retiring to bed

Question 23

what was the relationship between parents and children like (2)

Answer 23

1. fathers taught their sons how to be a hero
2. mothers had to let their sons be in charge when they become old enough

Question 24

what was women’s role in the epic and society (5)

Answer 24

1. to be wives & mothers
2. to be faithful
3. got punished for men’s wrongdoings (maids&suiters)
4. weaving
5. had authoritative power with the right status

Question 25

what was the role of slaves (2)

Answer 25

1. only slaves that had a role in the hero's nostos was part of the epic 2. to show respect for their master

Question 26

why do characters use disguise (5)

Answer 26

1. self-preservation 2. to manipulate others reactions 3. to test others 4. to test themselves 5. to achieve a goal

Question 27

why does Odysseus use disguise (2)

Answer 27

1. to survive 2. to get what he needs to get home

Question 28

why is recognition important

Answer 28

If a hero isn't recognised, they can't have Kleos

Question 29

what does fantasy & supernatural do to the epic (3)

Answer 29

1. helps create a scene for the listeners 2. makes the listeners feel terror/excitement 2. shows Od as as hero because he survives these dangers