Q2, P9. The Odssey

For the past couple of weeks we have been reading The Odyssey by Homer. The book was made long ago and was translated to English so we could read it. The stories two main story lines are following Odysseus and, Telemachus (Odysseus' son). Odysseus has been away from home for a long time and wishes he was safe in his own bed already. But the Gods are set against him and put many obstacles in his way. Telemachus is tired of suitors ruling his house and he decides it time to man up. His journey is to set out looking for news of his father. If he finds his father he will stay out looking for another year. But if he learns his dad is dead, he is supposed to return back to his mother and run their house. Both characters face many challenges during their journeys but also receive help from some Gods that favor them.

So far I have enjoyed The Odyssey. I think it is interesting to read about the long journeys that some warriors had to take back from Troy. I especially like reading about how the Gods help some mortals and are out to kill others. The mythical and magical creatures are also fun to learn about and how they came to be. The book has mostly been pretty good. But some of the books have been boring and uneventful. I am happy that we are skipping part of the book so we don't have to read a ton every night. THANKS MRS. B