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Homer: The OdysseyGrade 7dialectic 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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