Reading Notes: The Odyssey Part A

The story of Odysseus is a classic and having read this poem in high school, I have some background knowledge to the story already. The story is told in the point of view of Odysseus, but it would a totally different and interesting take if it was told in the eyes of Eurylochus. He is the one who was sent by Odysseus to go and investigate the house of Circes. The main elements of the story, the plot, morals, etc are all very integral to the whole poem. I wouldn't change anything about the story except the point of view that it is told from. All the events would be the same. Instead of it picking up quickly where it left off without any previous knowledge of what happened, I would give a short introduction to how Odysseus and his crew went from 12 to 1 ship and how he ended up on the island of the cyclopes. The ending is fine because the latter half of the story is told in Part B. The best part of the plot was when Odysseus found a solution to get out of the cyclopes's cave by hiding in the sheep and blinding him. Odysseus is a very prideful, daring, and intelligent man. Eurylochus on the other hand seems like the jealous type who doesn't always agree with Odysseus. In the story, Odysseus even thought about drawing his blade and cutting off his head. This is why a different point of view on the story would be interesting.

The Odyssey by Homer, link to reading online

(Cyclopes, Source: Pinterest)