The Odyssey of Odysseus

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Odysseus experienced a sense of dislocation upon his return home because

  • He had been away for a long time
  • His island home had changed
  • The goddess Athena had cast a mist over familiar landmarks
  • All of the above (correct)

Who experienced a similar sense of dislocation upon returning from war?

  • The people whose land Odysseus had come to
  • The military psychiatrist
  • The soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan (correct)
  • Odysseus

What happened on Thursday that underscored the power of dislocation experienced by veterans?

  • A shooting rampage at an Army base in Texas (correct)
  • Veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Odysseus awoke from sleep in his own fatherland
  • A military psychiatrist treated the mental scars of soldiers

How long had Odysseus been away from his island home?

<p>10 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Odysseus say upon waking up in his own fatherland?

<p>I do not know my own fatherland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Odysseus' Return Home

  • Odysseus experienced a sense of dislocation upon his return home.

Similar Experiences of Dislocation

  • Veterans who returned from war experienced a similar sense of dislocation.

Dislocation Underscored

  • On Thursday, an event took place that highlighted the power of dislocation experienced by veterans.

Odysseus' Time Away

  • Odysseus had been away from his island home for an unspecified amount of time.

Odysseus' Reaction

  • Upon waking up in his own fatherland, Odysseus said "something" (exact quote not provided).

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