Discussion Questions for
The Odyssey by Homer
Sirens and Sea Monsters

Why do you think Circe asks, "Odysseus, can you bear to hear what I have to say?" and "Are you prepared to know of the horrors that await you on your journey?" (p. 21)

Odysseus thinks it is not fair that he should know the horrors ahead and his men should not. Why does he think this? (p. 37)

Even when Odysseus sees the bones and remains of other sailors who had been enchanted by the Sirens he still wants to go to them. Why is this? (p. 43)

Why did the men want Odysseus to describe the singing? (p. 46)

Why didn't Odysseus tell his men a Scylla? (pp. 49-56)

Why don't the gods answer Odysseus prayer? (p. 70)

Did you like this book? Why or why not?

How would you describe Odysseus?

What do you think about the gods? Do you like them? Dislike them? Why?

©2005-2012 Glen Draeger (all rights reserved)
Millstone Education: World Literature / http://www.millstoneeducation.com/worldLit