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From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Odyssey Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
- Books 1 & 2
A summary of Books 1 & 2 in Homer's The Odyssey. Learn...
- Setting
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- Odysseus
A detailed description and in-depth analysis of Odysseus in...
- Metaphors & Similes
A list of the metaphors and similes in The Odyssey...
- Penelope
A detailed description and in-depth analysis of Penelope in...
- Character List
The Odyssey characters include: Odysseus, Telemachus,...
- Plot Analysis
The Odyssey tells the story of a heroic but far from perfect...
- Important Quotes
Explanation of the famous quotes in The Odyssey, including...
- Plot Summary
What is happening at the beginning of The Odyssey? Why does...
- Full Text
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- Books 1 & 2
What is happening at the beginning of The Odyssey? Why does Athena help Odysseus so much? Why does Nestor invite Telemachus to the feast before knowing his identity? Why does Calypso allow Odysseus to leave her island? Why does Odysseus sleep with Circe? Why does Odysseus travel to Hades?
A summary of Books 1 & 2 in Homer's The Odyssey. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Odyssey and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
The Odyssey is narrated from a third-person point of view by a narrator who has invoked the divine authority of the Muse, which allows the narrator to know everything and understand all the characters’ thoughts and feelings.
May 25, 2011 · Check out Homer's The Odyssey Video SparkNote: Quick and easy Odyssey synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the epic poem.
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The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, though “Homer” is now generally believed to refer more to an epic tradition than to a specific or single person. Scholars debate when and how the poem was composed.
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From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Odyssey Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
