6 Odyssey: “Sailing from Troy” and “Lotus-Eaters”

6 Odyssey: “Sailing from Troy” and “Lotus-Eaters”

#6 Odyssey: “Sailing from Troy” and “Lotus-Eaters” “Sailing” (p. 983-984) Summary: Odysseus longs to go home to his family in Ithaca, even though he was captured by the lovely nymphs Calypso and Circe who wanted him to stay with them. After Odysseus sailed from Troy, he lands on Cicones, where his crew plunders and enslaves to resupply for their journey. Odysseus commands his men to leave after they have had their fill, but they rebel and continue to drink, butcher, and feast. Fugitives escape and call upon reinforcements. Drunk and out-numbered, 72 men are killed during the battle. Before they set sail, Odysseus’s men grieve and cry over their lost friends. Conflicts Traits (line #) Theme/Connections Odysseus vs. his men Humble/Loyal/Filial (34-36) Themes: Odysseus vs. fugitives Homesick (35-36) -Carelessness breeds trouble. Odysseus vs. Calypso/Circe Formidable (19) -Intoxication/Greed/Temptation leads to self- Odysseus vs. Cicone soldiers Cunning/Crafty (19) destruction. Odysseus vs. mutiny Cruel/Cold (43-44) -Obey the authority and wisdom of superiors to Odysseus vs. grief Insightful (46-47) avoid disaster. Odysseus vs. gluttony Sympathetic (65) -Better to be safe than sorry. Sensible (46-47) Fearless (43) Connections (Archetypes/Allusions): Scornful (47-48) -Temptation vs. Morals Self-disciplined (25, 30) -Focus vs. Ignorance Cautious (46) -Mob mentality/Mutiny Powerful (43-44) -Daedalus and Icarus=ignoring orders of caution Weak/Unauthoritative (46-47) -WWII Invasions (unexpected attacks) Regretful (65) -Star Wars: mutiny punished Wise (47) -Lord of the Flies: Ralph / Odysseus as sensible Focused (46-47) leader that is ignored and tribe/crew succumbs Brazen (43) to gluttony (hunting, feasting); crew destroys Sentimental (65-67) island and themselves in the process of mutiny Resilient/Courageous (55-60) “Lotus-Eaters” (p. 984-985) Summary: Conflicts Traits (line #) Theme/Connections .

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