Homer: The Odyssey•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
The Sirens, Scylla, and the Oxen of the Sun
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What You'll Learn
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Comprehension
Describes the burial of Elpenor with his oar as a marker, fulfilling the promise made in Hades
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Cause & Consequence
Explains why Ulysses chose to pass closer to Scylla than Charybdis: Circe said it was better to lose six men than the whole crew
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Meaning
Articulates the theme that leadership sometimes requires choosing between two evils, and that divine commands must be obeyed regardless of hardship
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Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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