Odyssey - Homer

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1. How does Homer portray the relationship between gods and men in the ‘ ODYSSEY’? What roles do the gods play in human life? How does this portrayal differ from that found in the ILIAD? (5 pts.) 2. If you were Odysseus, would you risk your life just to go back to the place where you live? Imagine yourself inserted in the Homer’s time struggling to go back. What means would you do? (5 pts.) 4. What can you say about the ‘Odyssey’? (5 pts.) 3. If ‘Iliad’ is to strength, then ‘Odyssey’ is to _____. Why? Cite an example. (5pts)

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1. How does Homer portray the relationship between gods and men in the ‘ODYSSEY’? What roles do the gods play in human life? How does this portrayal differ from that found in the ILIAD? (5 pts.)

2. If you were Odysseus, would you risk your life just to go back to the place where you live? Imagine yourself inserted in the Homer’s time struggling to go back. What means would you do? (5 pts.)

4. What can you say about the ‘Odyssey’? (5 pts.)

3. If ‘Iliad’ is to strength, then ‘Odyssey’ is to _____.Why? Cite an example. (5pts)