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Summarize Book 21 (which we read last class)

Read/Act out Book 22: If you were absent, read this book yourself. Think about why Homer includes such a violent scene? What is he trying to show us about the suitors/Odysseus? How does Telemachus demonstrate his qualities in this scene? Why is it key that Penelope is asleep for the whole battle?

Journal: Justified?

After reading //The Odyssey// thus far, and particularly Book 22, take a stance: is Odysseus justified in his behavior/treatment of the suitors/maids? Why or why not? Use textual evidence (quote and/or examples) from the text to back up your ideas. This entry should be at least 1/2 page and **is homework if you do not finish in class.**


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