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Book Summary: The Odyssey By Homer

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Katie Reed
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January 18, 2017
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The main character in the odyssey is Odysseus which had an influence on the title. Also the word Odyssey means journey and The Odyssey is a story about multiple journeys.
The genre of The Odyssey is Epic. The literary movement is classical literature. The style is poetry. The book is about ancient Greece right after the Trojan war. Many people consider The Odyssey the sequel to one of Homer’s other books, Iliad. The author, Homer was born between the 12th and 8th centuries BC. Many people believe Homer is multiple people rather than 1 and there is very little actually known about him.
1. Odysseus is trying to get home and battle the wrath of Poseidon and the suitors infesting his home. 2. Telemachus is going on a journey to own an important part in Greek society and become a more mature person …show more content…

Right after the end of the trojan war.
3rd person omniscient odysseus: He is the protagonist of The Odyssey and the overall main character. The story is based around his long journey home. He is a very strong and brave warrior but he is best known for his keenness. 2. Telemachus: Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, the main character. His role in the epic is to mature and journey. He is kindhearted and brave and because of this he receives aid from the goddess, Athene 3. Penelope: Penelope is Odysseus’s husband and Telemachus’s mother. She spends her days in the story pining over her war hero husband and defending her house from invading suitors.
1. There are many symbols of temptation in The Odyssey such as the Lotus Flower, The siren’s song, and the cattle sun. Also, Odysseus’s dog is a symbol of loyalty and honor. Some common motifs are disguised, seductive women, temptation, and

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