“the odyssey” by homer
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“The Odyssey” by Homer. Reading and Writing Activities. Part Two: Coming Home Page 1078 Read the italicized information. Identify the main idea of each of the four paragraphs. Make a list of other details you think will be important as you read the rest of the text. What’s Happened? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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“The Odyssey”by Homer
Reading and Writing Activities
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Part Two: Coming HomePage 1078
Read the italicized information.
Identify the main idea of each of the four paragraphs.
Make a list of other details you think will be important as you read the rest of the text.
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Is Odysseus an Epic Hero?
1. Uncommon Strength
2. Exceptional Knowledge
3. Cunning
4. Courage
5. Daring
An Epic Hero is a
Larger than Life Character
What does that phrase mean?
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Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?1. A physically impressive hero of national
or historical importance
2. A vast setting
3. A quest or journey undertaken in search of something of value
4. The involvement of supernatural forces
5. A basis in a specific culture or society
6. Characters struggling against fate
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Historical ContextWhat are the Values and Beliefs of
the Ancient Greeks that can be seen in the Odyssey?
What can you learn about the culture, values, and virtues of the
ancient Greeks based on the events and characters in the
Odyssey?
Why do you think the Odyssey includes these types of details?
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Characteristics of World Myths1. Polytheistic Religion
2. Nature was controlled by gods/goddesses
3. Physical Strength
4. Intelligence and Cleverness
5. Hospitality and Treatment of Strangers/Guests
6. Respect
7. Family
8. Fate and Destiny
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Author’s PurposeThe reasons behind the way the author tells his or her story. It includes his or her use of words and language as well as the themes depicted in the text.
Based on what you have read so far what are Odysseus’s most important traits or skills?
What do you think was the theme or lesson Homer most wanted to share with his audience?
What was Homer’s purpose for The Wanderings?
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What’s Happened?
1. How do you think you will change over the next twenty years?
2. How will the people in your family change over the next twenty years?
3. How do you think going to war might change a person and the way they “see” the world?
4. How would your neighborhood change over the next twenty years?
* Based on your thoughts and ideas, what do you think will be Odysseus’s biggest challenge/obstacle? How do you predict he will overcome his predicament?
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“The Meeting of Father and Son”Pages 1079-1083
A. Paraphrasing – What happens in this scene? Bring it to life in your own words.
B. Analyzing Historical Context – In Homer’s time, slaves may very well have outnumbered the citizens. What do you think Homer is trying to say by having Odysseus make an alliance with a servant?
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“The Meeting of Father and Son”
Pages 1079-1083
C. Asking Questions – Why do you think Athena has suddenly changed Odysseus?
D. Epic Similes – What are Odysseus’s and Telemachus’s cries compared to during their tearful reunion? What aspect of their reunion does this simile emphasize?
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“The Beggar and the Faithful Dog”Pages 1083-1084
A. Epic Heroes and Conflict – What do Odysseus’s tears and comments about the dog reveal about Odysseus’s character?
B. Paraphrasing – Restate this description of the dog’s life. What point about life might Homer be making with this passage?
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Literary Response“Father and Son” & “Beggar
and the Faithful Dog” Read the text carefully and note the words, actions,
and thoughts of Odysseus.
What character traits (3+) does Odysseus
demonstrate in this section of text?
Which traits were useful and which interfered with
his goals?Explain your thoughts and ideas and use evidence
from the text to support your response.
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“The Test of the Great Bow”Pages 1085-1091
A. Asking Questions – Why do you think Penelope is crying?
B. Epic Heroes and Conflict – What internal conflict is Odysseus experiencing?
C. Summarizing – How do the swineherd and cowherd prove they can be trusted?
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“The Test of the Great Bow”
Pages 1085-1091
D. Paraphrasing – What insults to the suitors throw Odysseus’s way? Do you expect their inhospitality to go unpunished?
E. Epic Similes – Here, Odysseus’s handling of the bow is described in terms of a master musician readying an instrument. What effect do Odysseus’s effortless actions have on the suitors?
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“The Test of the Great Bow”Pages 1085-1091
F. Asking Questions – What “amusements” do you think might be in store for the suitors?
* Analyzing Historical Context – What lesson(s) do you think Homer is trying to show the reader?
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“Death at the Palace”Pages 1092-1095
A. Paraphrasing – Restate what happens in this passage?
B. Epic Heroes and Conflict – In what ways is Eurymachus a “character foil” to Odysseus? What does his speech reveal about his character?
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“Death at the Palace”Pages 1092-1095
C. Epic Similes – To what are the suitors compared? To what are the suitors’ attackers compared?
D. Making Judgments – Do you think Odysseus has over-reacted to the situation with the suitors? Did he need to kill them in order to achieve his goals?
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Literary Response“The Test of the Great Bow” and
“Death in the Palace” Read the text carefully and note how Odysseus is able to overcome the challenges he faces during
Part II of the story.
Which three character traits have been most useful for Odysseus to overcome the
challenges in Part II?
Would any of Odysseus’s actions be considered
excessive?Explain your thoughts and ideas and use
evidence from the text to support your response.
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“Odysseus and Penelope”Pages 1096-1101
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A. Epic Heroes and Conflict – What internal conflicts do you imagine both Odysseus and Penelope are facing? Are these feelings mutual? EXPLAIN!!!
B. Epic Heroes and Conflict – What admirable qualities do both Odysseus and Penelope display here?
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“Odysseus and Penelope”Pages 1096-1101
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C. Paraphrasing – What trick does Penelope use to get Odysseus to prove who he is? How does Odysseus describe the bed?
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D. Summarizing – What key information are we given here?
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Part two: Coming Home1. Questions 1-7 (shorter answers) on page
1102
2. Questions 8-14 (longer more detailed answers) on page 1102
3. Vocabulary Check 1-5 on page 1103
4. Vocabulary Skills: Your Turn 1-5 Activities on page 1103
*Read the Information
5. Vocabulary Skills: Vocabulary Development 6-9 on page 1104
*Read the Information
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People and Places in The Odyssey
1. Read the information on pages 1032-1033.
2. Create a chart to categorize the characters and places listed in the section.
3. Your chart should be divided into at least four different categories.
4. Be sure to include the description of each entry in your chart.
5. Make sure the chart is clear, easy to read, and useful as a tool to help you better comprehend the text.
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Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?
1. A physically impressive hero of national or historical importance
2. A vast setting
3. A quest or journey undertaken in search of something of value
4. The involvement of supernatural forces
5. A basis in a specific culture or society
6. Characters struggling against fate
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Is the Odyssey an Epic Myth?
What are the elements of epic literature?
Which element(s) can be seen in the Odyssey?
Which element do you think has been the most important?