The Odyssey (Calypso through Cyclops)

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Beginning of epic: Tenth year, captive by Calypso

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In media res

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Odysseus lands after Calypso

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Phaeacia with King Alcinous

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Plot structure after Phaeacia

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Flashback

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Purpose of epithets

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Provide additional important information

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First stop after Troy

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Cicones

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Plundering and pillaging of the Cicones

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Men as pirates/savages for supplies

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Consequences of actions

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Actions come back to haunt people in many ways and have lasting consequences

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Calypso and Lotus Eaters

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Distractions from goals

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Simile meaning from Cyclops to Odysseus

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Needless risks and gambling with safety

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Polyphemus's question to Odysseus about plundering

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Irony