Glaucus and Scylla Study Questions

Glaucus and Scylla Study Questions

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

  1. Who is the "bad guy" in this story? Explain your answer.
  2. Why does Scylla reject Glaucus?
  3. Is there any justice at all in Scylla's transformation? Why do you think so?
  4. Why do you think Circe is attracted to Glaucus? Explain your answer.
  5. Compare and contrast Circe's interaction with Glaucus to her affair with Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey.
  6. If each character were a type of sushi roll, which kind would they be? Why?