2023: A Space Odyssey

A Course Site for English 107

Group 1 – Image Reading – Penelope

The image I chose portrays Penelope weaving while surrounded by her maids and suitors. In the background you can see what I assume to be the kingdom of Ithaca out of a window. In the image, Penelope is seated and wearing a bright red dress while she weaves. Her dress...

Group 1 – Image Reading – Circe

The image I have chosen is a painting that depicts a scene from Odysseus’ stay on Circe’s island, where he confronts Circe and demands her to free him and his men. In terms of fashion, we see Odysseus wearing what appears to be traditional Greek armor,...

Group 1 – Close Reading – Circe

      Introduction      The 10th book of ‘The Odyssey’ focuses on the accidental journey to the Island of Aeaea, where the witch, Circe, lives. From her palace, she turns Odysseus’ men into pigs and locks them in cages, where they wait to be eaten by Circe. In...

Group 1 – Close Reading – Penelope

Introduction In Book 2 of the Odyssey, we are introduced to the cunning and intelligent side of Odysseus’ wife Penelope. The book begins with Telemachus calling for a meeting with all the suitors. Telemachus voices his discontent with all the suitors and complains...

Group 1 – Close Reading – Circe (Sample Post)

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