6. Book 8 - Due Friday, 10/2

6.   Alcinous keeps asking Odysseus for his story. He says, “Where have your rovings foced you? What lands of men have you seen, what sturdy towns, what men themselves? Who were wild, savage, lawless? Who were friendly to strangers, god-fearing men? Tell me …(641-648). Why is Odysseus’ story actually important? Remember, Odysseus already gave a quick recounting of what happened to him. Why does Alcinous want details? How does this relate to his own generosity in lines 265-287?