The Odyssey Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

What kinds of roles do women play in the Odyssey? Which females hold the most power and why?
How does the Odyssey define love? Why are Odysseus’s affairs with Circe and Kalypso not considered true love?
What’s up with the structure of the Odyssey? What is the effect of Homer starting in media res (in the middle of things)?
Is it possible for a modern reader to accept Odysseus’s killing of the suitors? If not, how does this change in values affect our enjoyment of Homer’s poem?
What is it about the Odyssey that makes it so timeless? What’s so appealing that it’s resulted in dozens and dozens of spin-offs?