Saturday, October 25, 2008

Discussion Question #3

Athena is one of the major characters in the story. Other women such as Penelope, Nausicaa, Circe, and Calypso all have a significant role in the story and are shown as strong women. Does Homer have an "enlightened" view of women?

Discussion Question #2

What virtues does Homer describe in his characters? Do the Greeks value the same virtues as Christianity?

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Discussion Question #1

The story of Odysseus describes a great deal of suffering. Is there any value in the suffering Oddyseus experiences? How does this compare to the Catholic view of suffering?

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Questions & Comments on The Odyssey

What questions and insights do you have after reading The Odyssey?