What roles are played by the female characters you encountered in this unit? Describe some of these female characters, their traits, and the roles they played within the selections you read, especially considering that all of those selections had male characters as protagonists
In order for your answer to be complete, you must include the following:
1. One female character (Give her name and the selection she is from), at least three of her character traits, and her role in the selection.
2. A second female character (Give her name and the selection she is from), at least three of her character traits, and her role in the selection.
*You should include a MINIMUM of two different female characters. Some characters to consider would be the following:
Circe - Part 2 of The Odyssey
The Sirens - Part 2 of The Odyssey
Athena - throughout all parts of The Odyssey
Penelope - Part 3 of The Odyssey
Eurydice - “Orpheus and Eurydice”
Others: Calypso, the Muses, Persephone
1. Penelope - "Part 3 of The Odyssey"
- Three character traits: loyal, patient, cunning
- Role in the selection: Penelope is the wife of Odysseus, the protagonist of The Odyssey. While Odysseus is away fighting in the Trojan War, Penelope remains faithful to him and patiently waits for his return. She cleverly devises a plan to stall the suitors who are trying to marry her in Odysseus' absence. By weaving a burial shroud for Odysseus' father and unraveling it each night, she uses her cunning to delay the suitors and continue to hold onto hope that Odysseus will come back.
2. Athena - Throughout all parts of The Odyssey
- Three character traits: wise, strategic, protective
- Role in the selection: Athena plays a significant role as a guiding force and protector for Odysseus throughout The Odyssey. As the goddess of wisdom, she offers him strategic advice and helps him navigate through his arduous journey. Athena uses her divine powers to assist Odysseus, ensuring his safe return home. She disguises herself as a mortal and interacts with Odysseus directly, guiding him on his path to defeating the suitors and reclaiming his throne in Ithaca.