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WORKSHEETS
Α. The musicians

Verses 1-13

1) Which grammatical person does the poet use? Justify his choice.
2) What may the poet mean by referring to mythical creatures? (Laistrygonians,
Cyclops, Poseidon)

3) Choose an appropriate instrumental music theme for the verses 1-13 and
note which words or phrases inspired you.

B. The painters
Verses 14-24

1) Which grammatical person does the poet use? Justify his choice.
2) What does the poet imply by the phrases “harbours seen for the first time”

and “fine things... every kind”?
3) Draw or paint an image to express the emotions recalled to you by the verses
14-24.

C. The actors

Verses 25-31

1) Which grammatical person does the poet use? Justify his choice.
2) What does the poet may mean by the word “journey”?
3) Improvise, based on the given verses, and make sure to emphasize the
concept of “journey” and its duration.

COMMON WORKSHEET

Verses: 32-37

1) In the last six verses of the poem, the poet uses the word “Ithaca” in the plural
form. Justify his choice.

2) What is “Ithaca” for you? Write at least two verses to express yourself and
incorporate your answer to the question.