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Hospitality: It is seen in the King Alkinoos, that the hospitality within them is genuine, for it is shown always that their guest are treated as “princesses”. A reason why they treat them like that is because they think that everything happens for a reason, or because they are sent by Zeus for a reason, and they treat them very good. “Strangers and beggars come from Zeus…”
 * __ Values __**

Determination- Is seen by the way Odysseus is, for he is always determined to do something. In this case he is tenacious and determined of returning home, this shows the value of determination, because Odysseus shows that he wants to return home and finally see his family.

Cautiousness: Odysseus shows this value when speaking to Athena, for he always shows this sign, by hiding who he really is, because it is a strategy that Odysseus uses. “Far away in Krete I learned of Ithaka- in that broad island over the great ocean. And here I am now, come myself to Ithaka!” (pg. 238) This shows Odysseus use of cautiousness because although he is from Ithaka, and knows it very well, he lies to Athena about where he’s from, he’s cautious because he doesn’t reveal his identity to everyone, because it might be dangerous.

**__ Themes __** Maliciousness- It is seen through the actions of Poseidon, for he wishes badly for Odysseus, because he blinded his son, the Klyklops. “I thought he should be made to suffer all the way”(pg. 233).

Goodness- The goodness in this chapter is seen through the eyes of Odysseus and King Alkinoos, because Odysseus is kind with Athena, even though he doesn’t know it is her. King Alkinoos is shown as good because he gives a treasure.

Intelligence- It is shown when Odysseus speaks to Athena, he is intelligent because he doesn’t want to reveal his identity and is not disrespectful to the people in this “new island”, which is in reality Ithaka.

Jealousy: This theme appears in the book when Poseidon speaks to Zeus, he is “jealous” of how easy it was for Odysseus to leave the island with gifts

and “praised” by the people, even though he didn’t do anything “good” for them. Poseidon says “…these islanders have shipped him homeward,

sleeping soft, and put him on Ithaka, with gift untold of bronze and gold…” The tone that Poseidon uses shows that he is envious, for he thinks that he didn’t do anything to win the gifts and return back home.