By Jordan Zarzour 7 th Period Background information Zeus gets angry with Odysseus and his crew because he feels he didnt give the Gods enough credit for winning the Battle of Troy ID: 334620
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The Lotus-Eaters
By: Jordan Zarzour
7
th
PeriodSlide2
Background information…
Zeus gets angry with Odysseus and his crew because he feels he didn’t give the Gods enough credit for winning the Battle of Troy.
As a result of his anger, Zeus created a storm to set Odysseus and his crew off course.Slide3
Brief Summary of this section…
Odysseus tells
his
host
Alcinous
what
happened to
him
since he left Troy.
Land of
the
Lotus-Eaters; Odysseus
and his
crew
stopped for fresh water and rest.
Three
men
were sent
off to learn about the island's residents.
The residents: friendly & offered
the men some of their food, the
lotus.
The
men enjoyed the delicious plant, but the lotus is a
powerful narcotic-type plant
that made
those of Odysseus' men who
ate it not want to leave the island.
Odysseus ordered
the rest of the men not to touch it, Odysseus bound those who had already eaten it and sailed off.Slide4
Motivations and Main Conflict…
There are conflicting motivations!
O
dysseus
wants to go
home to see his family and loved ones whereas
his crew wants to stay and eat
the powerful and delicious flowers.
Odysseus’ crew is not in compliance or agreement in what to do regarding their location for the time being.Slide5
Theme/ Lesson…
The theme or lesson of this particular section is to not give into temptation.
Odysseus’ will to go home is stronger than that of the need to stay and eat such a tasteful plant.
The will of Odysseus’ crew however is much weaker.
Foreshadows further lapses and dedication. Slide6
Significant Passage(s)…
Line 95; “…who showed us no harm, only offering the sweet Lotus to our friends- but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus, never cared to report, nor to return: they longed to stay forever,”
Line 100; “…browsing on that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.”
Line 105; “…no one taste the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.”Slide7
A reference to The Lotus-Eaters concept in modern day media.
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