Question

short answer (11 - 15)

1. (rl.11 - 12.1) using evidence from the text or images, describe how athena influences telemachuss sense of confidence in book 1.
2. (rl.11 - 12.2) identify one theme that begins to develop in books 1 - 2. explain how events or character actions illustrate this theme.
3. (rl.11 - 12.4) in book 2, telemachus speaks of \the vultures that prey upon my house.\ what is the figurative meaning of this phrase, and how does it emphasize his feelings toward the suitors?
4. (rl.11 - 12.1) how do the illustrations in the graphic novel help the reader interpret the suitors arrogance? provide a specific example from a panel.
5. (rl.11 - 12.2 & rl.11 - 12.4) how does book 1 - 2 set up the central conflict of the odyssey? use both events and figurative language to support your answer.

Explanation:

1. In Book 1, Athena disguises as Mentes, a Taphian chieftain. She encourages Telemachus to take action against the suitors. For example, she tells him to call an assembly to address the suitors' misdeeds and then embark on a journey to seek news of his father, Odysseus. This shows her influence in inspiring Telemachus to grow in courage and take initiative.
2. One theme that begins to develop in Books 1 - 2 is the struggle between order and chaos. The suitors' presence in Odysseus' house, eating his food, courting his wife Penelope without permission, and harassing Telemachus represent chaos. Telemachus' decision to call an assembly to confront them and his subsequent journey to seek news of his father are actions to restore order. His actions are driven by his desire to reclaim his father's authority and the proper functioning of his household.
3. The "vultures that prey upon my house" is a figurative expression. The vultures symbolize the suitors who are like scavengers, taking advantage of Odysseus' absence. It emphasizes Telemachus' disgust and resentment towards the suitors as they are destroying his family's wealth and dignity.
4. Illustrations in the graphic novel can help in multiple ways. For example, the body - language and facial expressions of the suitors in a panel can convey their arrogance and disrespect. This helps the reader understand Telemachus' frustration more vividly as he has to deal with their presence.
5. In Books 1 - 2, the central conflict is the suitors' intrusion into Odysseus' household. Events like the suitors' daily feasting and their pressure on Penelope to remarry set up this conflict. Figurative language such as Telemachus' "vultures" metaphor emphasizes the problem. The suitors' actions are a direct challenge to Odysseus' authority and Penelope's loyalty, creating a tense situation that drives the plot forward.

Answer:

1. Athena disguises as Mentes, encourages Telemachus to confront suitors and seek news of his father, inspiring his courage and initiative.
2. Theme of order vs chaos; Telemachus' actions to restore order by confronting suitors and seeking news of father.
3. Suitors are symbolized as vultures; shows Telemachus' disgust and resentment.
4. Illustrations show suitors' arrogance, helping reader understand Telemachus' frustration.
5. Suitors' intrusion into Odysseus' household; events like feasting and pressure on Penelope, with figurative language emphasizing the problem.