The Odyssey Book 18 Study Questions

1.  Explain the significance of the event between Odysseus and Iros.
2.  How does Odysseus demonstrate more compassion than Athena?
3. Why does Odysseus warn Amphinomos about the danger of his return and vengeance?
4.  How does Athena prepare Penelope?
5.  How does Odysseus test the loyalty of the maids?
6.  What does Amphinomos do to provoke Odysseus?
7.  How does this chapter serve as a classic example of a crisis situation according to Freytag’s Pyramid?