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The portrayal of key characters — OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation J199
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The Homeric World
Key Characters in the Odyssey
The portrayal of key characters
OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
The portrayal of key characters
What you need to know
Analyze the role, intervention, and portrayal of the gods in the narrative.
Evaluate the portrayal of the suitors and Odysseus’ crew.
Assess the depiction of Polyphemus as a monster and Circe as a witch and host.
Analyze the character of Penelope as a queen and wife, and Telemachus as a developing son and hero.
Evaluate the themes of loyalty and disloyalty among Odysseus’ slaves.
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The Role and Portrayal of the Gods
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Penelope and Telemachus
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The Suitors, the Crew and the Slaves
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Supernatural Figures: Polyphemus and Circe
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