What effect does the song sung by the harper Demodocus have upon Odysseus? Demodocus sings again later in the book - with what effect on Odysseus? Is...

Ollie Kertzmann, M.A.

Odysseus weeps when Demodocus sings his songs about the Trojan War. 

When the blind bard Demodocus entertains the court of Alcinous, the assemblage enjoys
the tales he tells and appreciates his beautiful singing. Unfortunately, the subject of the
first and third performance is Odysseus himself during his time in Troy. The tales bring up hard
memories for him and he's overwhelmed. In response, he covers his face with his cloak and
weeps.

The second song Demodocus sings is about Ares and Aphrodite, which
doesn't affect Odysseus. He enjoys it with everyone else.

Odysseus's weeping
eventually leads...

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