PPT-Homer’s Odyssey An Epic Tale

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Journal What makes a hero Write down the names of two or three people real or fictional whom you consider heroic Then take a few minutes to list character traits

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Journal What makes a hero Write down the names of two or three people real or fictional whom you consider heroic Then take a few minutes to list character traits that you think a hero of any time and place should have Revisit and add to your thoughts and notes as you read the . Homer and the Odyssey. Following are some notes on Homer and what scholars call the “Homeric Question,” as well as an introduction to the text. My notes follow for Books 1-10; you are responsible for reading the whole epic, so . . An Epic by Homer. Created by Erin Salona. . Homer, the Poet. Credited with writing the two most famous epics of all time: the . Illiad. and the . Odyssey. . . Stories passed down orally during the Homeric Age.. Understanding and Analyzing Epic, or Homeric Similes. Definition. A Homeric simile is an elaborate comparison, developed over several lines, between something strange or unfamiliar to the audience and something more familiar to them. . A long, narrative poem that deals with the trials and achievements of a great hero/heroes. What is an odyssey?. Answer: a voyage or journey. The Odyssey . is an epic poem about the journey of Odysseus. He leaves his home to fight in the Trojan War and is gone for 20 years.. 2012. The Epic, The Epic Hero, and . The Odyssey. The Epic. An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular . society.. Background info. The . Greeks believed completely in the existence of . gods and goddesses. ; . polytheism. Believed that gods took an . active interest in human life. Gods behaved in . human . ways. why the Greeks are hospitable. See where Odysseus travels. Review theme, irony, characterization, and symbolism. Who Was Homer, Anyway?. Blind poet from the island of Chios. describes events as a seeing person. y . Homer. The . Iliad. - Background. The Epic Form. Oral tradition. Provides form and structure to express the legend. Homer’s language, meter, and style are formulaic. Over time, bards developed common expressions, phrases, and descriptions that fit the rhythms of the epic verse line.. Archetypes. (Gk. . arche. = first . typos. = mold) are . universal, instinctive patterns or images. . from ancient myths and stories . that are originals (prototypes) for all similar patterns and images. 2012. The Epic, The Epic Hero, and . The Odyssey. The Epic. An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular . society.. _______ . Greek . poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a . ____. .. . Some say that the lyrics were not written by one person but are instead a . ________ . Many believe that Homer was a blind Greek poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a lyre. . Some say that the lyrics were not written by one person but are instead a collection of Greek poems.. How do you define a hero or heroine? . Create a list of character traits heroes and heroines possess. (At least 5). Choose an individual from our society who represents or embodies your definition and character traits. . 3

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