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Book Five: Calypso, the Sweet Nymph


Epic simile: Identify what two objects are being compared in the epic simile in lines 9-12. What does this
comparison tell you about Hermes?
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Re-read lines 43-54: Which of Odysseuss qualities is shown here through his behavior?
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Re-read lines 46-51. How does Odysseus feel about Calypso? Do you believe him? Why or why not?
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What does Hermes tell Calypso?
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How does Odysseus leave Calypsos island? Where does he end up once he leaves?
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Reread Odysseuss answer to Calypso in lines 81-86. Why do you think he is referred to in line 80 as the
strategist Odysseus? Explain:____________________________________________________________________________
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SHORT SUMMARY of BOOK 5


Write 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) summarizing what is occurring within the Book 1

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