Odysseus' Revenge

Do you think Odysseus' desire to fight the suitors is justified? Explain. Write in complete sentences Why does Odysseus select Antinous as his first target? What color images appear in the epic simile about Antinous' wounds? Backward an down he went, letting the winecup fallfrom his shocked hand. Like pipes his nostrils jettedcrimson runnels, a river of mortal red,and one last kick upset his table. Summarize the plea made by the suitors to Odysseus. Epic Simile Not all similes, even those in the Odyssey, are epic similes. This is a simile because it compares a sword to a razor. An epic simile, however, is an elaborate comparison that can run across several lines. This simile is mentioned one and is not sustained. The battle with the suitors is one of the most action-packed in the entire Odyssey, with a great deal of detail. Summarizing the action can help keep the focus on the big picture. Summarize in your own words, the events of the battle of Odysseus and Telemachus with the suitors thus far. What does Telemachus want to bring his father to help him fight the suitors? a shield spears a helmet All of the above Epic similes help to paint an image in the mind that can heighten a scene's dramatic effect. What do you picture in the epic simile in lines 1535 - 1539? To what is Odysseus' hair being compared to? Petals of wild hyacinth Gold infused on silver Both A and B are correct Is this comparison an epic simile? Yes No