Question

the odyssey graphic novel notes and reading guide book 6 (pages 73 - 77) 1. from whom does odysseus beg assistance? who is her father? where is he? (page 75) 2. why does nausicaa not lead odysseus all the way to town? explain what you think this means. (page 76) 3. what directions does nausicaa give odysseus? (page 77) identify an homeric epithet on page 77

Explanation:

1. In The Odyssey, Book 6, Odysseus gets assistance from Nausicaa. Her father is Alcinous, who rules the Phaeacians on the island of Scheria.
2. Nausicaa does not lead Odysseus all the way to town to avoid any potential scandal or rumors about her being alone with a strange man. It shows the importance of propriety and reputation in ancient Greek society.
3. Nausicaa gives Odysseus directions to her father's palace, telling him to pass through the grove of Athena, then follow the road until he reaches the city. She also advises him on how to approach her mother Arete for help.
4. An example of a Homeric epithet on page 77 could be one used to describe a character or an object, which are common in The Odyssey to add descriptive and rhythmic elements.

Answer:

1. Odysseus gets assistance from Nausicaa. Her father is Alcinous, who is in Scheria.
2. Nausicaa does not lead him all - the - way to avoid scandal, showing importance of propriety.
3. She tells him to pass through Athena's grove, follow the road to the city and how to approach her mother.
4. Homeric epithets on page 77 add descriptive and rhythmic elements (example depends on actual text on page).