ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Odysseus’ crime?
A
the culprit of love
B
a fraud they trusted
C
a traitor to his benefactor
D
greed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main crimes he committed were adultery, assualt, and murder. He could have made it home safely if he did not cause harm to people along the way. However, he chose to go the opposite way. Odysseus can successfully be proved an adulterer, assualter, and murderer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homer writes about stubborn characters who are challenging for Odysseus because he is losing their trust everyday that him and his crew were not back home to their families. Although he is known for being a cunning and intelligent character, he is not the most mentally stable person.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homer’s epic Greek work, The Odyssey, offers some truly memorable characters, one of whom is the faithful Eumaeus, servant and lifelong friend of Odysseus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Homer’s “Odyssey” recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real events, the encounters with monsters, giants and magicians are considered to be complete fiction.

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