... his seat d. Host approaches the visitor e. Host attends to the visitor's horses f. Host takes the visitor by the hand g. Host bids the visitor welcome h. Host takes the visitor's spear i. Host leads the visitor in VIII. Seat IX. Feast a. Preparation b. Consumption c. Conclusion X. After-dinner drink XI. Identification a. Host questions the visitor b. Visitor reveals his identity XII. Exchange of information XIII. Entertainment XIV. Visitor pronounces a blessing on the host XV. Visitor shares in ... scene ends as it does to underscore the theme of the Iliad, namely, the anger of Achilles...

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• Grade Level: High School

... I come to this time? Rough savages and outlaws, are they, or god-fearing people, friendly to castaways? Where shall I take these things? Where take myself, with no guide, no directions?" On the surface, it may seem as if Odysseus is merely confused about his surroundings, but Homer reveals that Odysseus is more than confused. He's developed a sense of doubt about everything, including ... rebukes him, stating that he cannot fight this type of beast, one who is "the incarnation of chaos and evil itself."(XII, 120-40) Part of the problem posed with coming home for Odysseus is to get over ...

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• Grade Level: High School