Lotus+Eaters

Lotus Eaters

1. What do the characters say or do?

They give Odysseus' men some of their Lotus flower, but some people believe they knew about the drug, opium, and gave that to them instead.

2. How do the characters exibit intellectual or physical strength?

They exibit strength in their knowledge of the plants on their island because of what they gave the sailors.

3. What do others think about the characters?

Odysseus and his men think varying thoughts about them. Some of his men wish to stay with the Lotus Eaters forever, while Odysseus and others are a bit fearful and a little disgusted really.

4. How do you feel about the characters?

I think they are well learned in the knowledge of plants and that they know well how to use them to their own advantage.