Discussion Questions for The Odyssey by Homer
The One-Eyed Giant: Book One

Why do you think Odysseus feels he must go to fight in the Trojan war? (14-15)

Do you think Odysseus should have pretended to be insane to escape the war? Why or why not? (15-16)

Why do the men who eat the lotus flowers not want to leave the island? (36)

Why might someone want to forget their past?

Even though Odysseus wants to get home he still is very curious about the "mysterious shore." Why do you think he delays going home to explore the "far shore"? (40-41)

Why do you think Odysseus is able to stay calm and control his anger when the Cyclops kills his men? (51, 55, 58)

Why do you think Odysseus keeps taunting the Cyclops? (71,74)

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