Ulysses Chapter 3 Flashcards

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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?

A pocket full of dreams. Signup and view all the answers

What were some characteristics of the Lotus flower received from Persephone?

It makes sleep, is purple and black, and has one fire red petal to make dreams. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Morpheus plant the lotus so that it is always summer?

Libya. Signup and view all the answers

What did the flower smell of?

Delicious honey. Signup and view all the answers

What were the people of Libya doing when they were not sleeping?

Gathering more flowers and then eating them. Signup and view all the answers

When Ulysses and his men were blown by the gale, what was it toward?

Lotusland. Signup and view all the answers

When the men were approaching Lotusland, why were they so tired?

The fumes of the lotus made them very tired and almost unable to row to shore. Signup and view all the answers

What did the lotus eaters do when they saw the men?

They piled bouquets of purple and blue flowers on top of the men. Signup and view all the answers

Name some characteristics of the lotus eaters.

Gentle and hospitable. Signup and view all the answers

What did Morpheus say was in the men's dreams?

Their dreams are full of gold, blood, and fire. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Morpheus not change Ulysses’ dreams?

Because he is a hero and has terrible needs. Signup and view all the answers

What were some things in Ulysses' dreams?

Cyclops, spider women, masts falling, sails ripping, shipwrecks. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ulysses do to clear his head?

He put it underwater. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ulysses make his men leave Lotusland?

He saw the journey ahead of him and did not want to have the nightmares anymore. Signup and view all the answers

What did he use to keep his eyes open?

Splinters of wood. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the wind blowing from?

Southwest. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ulysses grim and unsmiling?

He knew that his nightmare was about to come true and he was sailing right into it. Signup and view all the answers

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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Description

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.