Several of the characters in The Odyssey experience conflict. List three characters, state a conflict of theirs and briefly tell how they resolve it.
Odysseus: Must defeat the cyclops, does so by blinding it. He and his men then tie themselves to the underbellies of sheep, so when the cyclops lets his sheep out to graze, Odysseus and his men are able to escape undetected.
Telemachus: Must stop the suitors from making his mother remarry, does so by helping his father kill them.
Penelope: Tries to fend off the suitors and wait for her husband to return, does so by claiming to choose a suitor after completing a burial shroud, which she unweaves every night to buy herself more time.
So does this look okay, and did I get anything wrong?
These are examples of conflict, yes. The whole story is full of them, but these are good examples.
Thanks for you feedback, Reed!
Yes i belive you should add the question LIke Penelope is( someone) who tries to fend off......you see use a simple thing called rare
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You're welcome, Fawn. And who on earth is Eevee?
So I should write something like: Penelope, Odysseus's wife, tries to fend off... ?
I should also have mentioned that this will be in a chart, not as an essay type answer.
-MC
If you are putting all this into a chart, then your first responses are undoubtedly best. You don't need full sentences if you'll be making a chart.
As Reed said above, yours are well done. You can add others if you wish.
Your explanations of the conflicts faced by Odysseus, Telemachus, and Penelope in The Odyssey are generally accurate. However, there are some minor clarifications and additions to be made:
Odysseus: In addition to defeating the cyclops Polyphemus by blinding him, Odysseus faces numerous other conflicts throughout his journey, such as overcoming the temptations of the Sirens, navigating the dangers of Scylla and Charybdis, and resisting the charms of the goddess Calypso. He resolves these conflicts through his cunning intellect, bravery, and perseverance.
Telemachus: Telemachus' main conflict is reclaiming his home and stopping the suitors from taking advantage of his absent father's kingdom. While he plays a crucial role in helping his father kill the suitors upon his return, it is important to note that his resolution also involves personal growth and development. Throughout his journey to find news of his father, Telemachus gains more confidence, asserts his authority, and matures as a leader.
Penelope: Penelope's conflict centers around fending off the suitors who are trying to persuade her to remarry while she waits for Odysseus to return. Aside from her clever trick of weaving and unweaving the burial shroud, Penelope also employs her wit and deception to stall the suitors. She creates challenges for the suitors, such as the archery contest, to buy herself more time and remain faithful to her missing husband.
Overall, your explanations capture the essence of the conflicts and resolutions faced by these characters in The Odyssey.