Millstone Education:
World Literature

Unit Sections:

Discussion Questions for
The Odyssey by Homer
The Final Battle

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What do we learn about the suitors from their treatment of Odysseus disguised as the beggar?

Why do you think Odysseus doesn't want to reveal himself to Penelope right away? (pp. 29-36)

Why do you think the suitors do not want the beggar touching the bow? (p. 55)

Why do you think Odysseus kills Antinous first? (p. 60)

Why do you think Odysseus kills all the suitors? Do you think he should have been more merciful? Why or why not? (p. 64)

Why is Penelope so cautious before she decides that Odysseus really is Odysseus? (pp. 71-75)

What did you think about The Odyssey (all six books)?

Why do you think there is so much killing in The Odyssey (all six books)?

What do you think you can learn about ancient Greek culture from reading The Odyssey?

Who was your favorite character and why?