The Odyssey, part 2: The Return of Odysseus

Series: Humanities program - epic and narrative series

Duration: 26

Year Published: 1965

Creator: ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA EDUC. (FILM

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Written and narrated by Gilbert Highet. Focuses upon Odysseus' activities after his return to Ithaca and the manner in which these actions reveal his true character - especially his cleverness and courage., Shows how Homer used the return of Odysseus and the hope of his eventual victory as a focal point to get and hold the reader's interest throughout the epic. Reveals Odysseus' character through his actions. Dramatizes Odysseus' getting control of his powerful bow with the help of Telemachus, thus eliminating the unwanted suitors from his home.

Complete Record: Written and narrated by Gilbert Highet. Focuses upon Odysseus' activities after his return to Ithaca and the manner in which these actions reveal his true character - especially his cleverness and courage., Shows how Homer used the return of Odysseus and the hope of his eventual victory as a focal point to get and hold the reader's interest throughout the epic. Reveals Odysseus' character through his actions. Dramatizes Odysseus' getting control of his powerful bow with the help of Telemachus, thus eliminating the unwanted suitors from his home.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.