Gardens and Firelight
THE ODYSSEY translated by Robert Fitzgerald
1. How does Athena how Odysseus get to the palace? Who does Athena advise Odysseus to direct his plea to?
2. Describe the palace. Who are the Phaeacians honoring upon Odysseus’s arrival?
3. Why is Arete suspicious of Odysseus?
4. What did the king and queen do for Odysseus?
5. Impressed by Odysseus what does Alcinous offer the wary traveler?
