Homer: The Odyssey•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
The Counsel of Athene
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Comprehension
Explains that the gods met while Poseidon was away, Athene pleaded for Ulysses, and Zeus agreed to help against Poseidon who hated Ulysses for blinding Polyphemus
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Cause & Consequence
Explains why Poseidon hates Ulysses: because Ulysses blinded his son Polyphemus the Cyclops
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Meaning
Articulates how this chapter begins Telemachus's journey from boyhood to manhood
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Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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