Questions and Answers
What was the shore of Libya known as?
The land where Morpheus plays.
Who was Morpheus?
A young god, son of Hypnos, God of Sleep, and nephew of Hades.
Why did Hypnos make sleep dark and sad?
To prepare man for the kingdom of death.
What did Morpheus's aunt give him?
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What were some characteristics of the Lotus flower received from Persephone?
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Where did Morpheus plant the lotus so that it is always summer?
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What did the flower smell of?
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What were the people of Libya doing when they were not sleeping?
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When Ulysses and his men were blown by the gale, what was it toward?
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When the men were approaching Lotusland, why were they so tired?
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What did the lotus eaters do when they saw the men?
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Name some characteristics of the lotus eaters.
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What did Morpheus say was in the men's dreams?
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Why did Morpheus not change Ulysses’ dreams?
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What were some things in Ulysses' dreams?
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What did Ulysses do to clear his head?
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Why did Ulysses make his men leave Lotusland?
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What did he use to keep his eyes open?
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Where was the wind blowing from?
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Why was Ulysses grim and unsmiling?
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Study Notes
The Shore of Libya and Morpheus
- Libya is known as the land where Morpheus plays, embodying the dream realm.
- Morpheus, son of Hypnos (God of Sleep), has the ability to fly and spread sleep from nightfall till dawn.
Hypnos and Sleep
- Hypnos created sleep with a dark and somber quality to prepare humans for death.
- Morpheus's aunt, Persephone, gifted him dreams, believing humans should remain unaware of death until it occurs.
Characteristics of the Lotus Flower
- The lotus flower, received from Persephone, promotes sleep, is purple and black, and features a single fire-red petal that induces dreams.
- The flower has a sweet aroma reminiscent of honey.
The Lotus Eaters
- In Libya, people engage in gathering and consuming more lotus flowers when not sleeping.
- When Ulysses and his crew were blown toward Lotusland by a gale, they became fatigued due to the intoxicating fumes of the lotus flower.
Encountering Lotusland
- Upon arriving, the lotus eaters offered bouquets of purple and blue flowers to Ulysses and his men, facilitating their consumption when they awoke.
- The lotus eaters are described as gentle and hospitable beings.
Ulysses’s Struggles
- Morpheus noted that the dreams of Ulysses's men were filled with imagery of gold, blood, and fire.
- Ulysses’s dreams featured ominous visions, including Cyclops, spider women, collapsing masts, torn sails, and shipwrecks.
Awakening and Resolving Nightmares
- Ulysses submerged his head underwater to clear his mind.
- Driven by the foresight of future challenges, Ulysses sought to leave Lotusland, not desiring more nightmares.
- To stay awake, he employed splinters of wood to prop his eyes open.
Final Journey
- The wind was blowing from the southwest, contributing to their journey.
- Ulysses’s demeanor became grim and unsmiling, as he anticipated approaching calamities on their voyage.
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Explore key concepts from Chapter 3 of McKenzie's 'The Adventures of Ulysses'. This set of flashcards focuses on the characters and themes surrounding the Lotus Eaters, especially the role of Morpheus and the symbolism of sleep. Test your understanding and deepen your knowledge of this classic tale.
