Mr Garcia Unit 2 The Hero The Odyssey The most popular poem of the ancient world A sequel to the poem The Iliad about the ten year Battle of Troy finally won when Odysseus suggested a sneak attack with soldiers hiding in a wooden horse ID: 571771
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World Literature
Mr. Garcia. Unit 2: The HeroSlide2
The Odyssey
The most popular poem of the ancient world.
A sequel to the poem,
The Iliad, about the ten year Battle of Troy, finally won when Odysseus suggested a sneak attack with soldiers hiding in a wooden horse. Slide3
The Odyssey
The most popular poem of the ancient world.
A sequel to the poem,
The Iliad, about the ten year Battle of Troy, finally won when Odysseus suggested a sneak attack with soldiers hiding in a wooden horse. Slide4
Odysseus wants to go home
Sadly, Poseidon was rooting for the Trojans, and blames Odysseus for their defeat. Zeus forbids Poseidon from killing Odysseus, so instead, Poseidon prevents him from getting home. Slide5
Homer
The Odyssey
, and
The Iliad, are said to have been written by Homer, a blind traveling poet. More likely, it was written and rewritten hundreds of time as an oral tale before being put into print.
Homer is Greek for Blind...Slide6
The story of
The Odyssey
What follows is a quick summary of the entire book, since we will only be reading sections.
There are twenty-four chapters (traditionally called books) and so, twenty-four slides. Slide7
Book 1: Athena Inspires the Prince
The son of Odysseus, Telemachus, sits in Ithaca, awaiting his father’s return after being gone for twenty years.
Athena, wanting to help Odysseus get home, goes to Telemachus and tells him to go find his father. Slide8
Book 2: Telemachus Sets Sail
Telemachus leaves his mother, Penelope, behind and sets off to find his Dad. Penelope is left with hundreds of suitors, who hope to inherit Odysseus’ lands and kingship by marrying Penelope. Slide9
Book 3: King Nestor Remembers
Telemachus lands in the kingdom of King Nestor, who fought with Odysseus in Troy. King Nestor regails Telemachus with stories from Troy, then gives him horses to travel to check other kingdoms. Slide10
Book 4: The King and Queen of Sparta
Again, Telemachus is welcomed to a Greek Kingdom to be told stories of his father’s heroism. The King is also upset at men hovering around Penelope in Ithaca. Meanwhile, Penelope discovers that Telemachus has left her.Slide11
Book 5: Odysseus - Nymph and Shipwreck
Meanwhile, Odysseus is shipwrecked on an island with the witch Calypso, who loves him. Sadly for her, Odysseus only wants to return home. He spends all day staring at the sea, but returns to her bed every night. Athena finally forces Calypso to let him leave, and Odysseus departs the island. Slide12
Book 6: The Princess and the Stranger
Odysseus lands in
Phaeacia
, a kingdom ruled by Alcinous. Nausicaa, his daughter, sees Odysseus, and guided by Athena, orders him bathed and brought to the palace, and told to knock on the palace gates after Nausicaa goes inside.Slide13
Book 7: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens
Odysseus enters Phaeacia, where the king is reminded that turning away strangers angers the Gods. Alcinous agrees and gives him a room for the night. Slide14
Book 8: A Day for Songs and Contests
Alcinous throws a party and sporting competition. A young man mocks Odysseus for not participating in the games, and angered, Odysseus defeats the young man in every challenge. Finally, Odysseus reveals his true named and is honored in the city. Slide15
Book 9: In the One-Eyed Giant’s Cave
We’re reading this one.Slide16
Book 10: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea
Odysseus is granted a Bag of Winds to help send him home quickly, but his men think the bag holds treasure and tear it open, sending the wind flying out and raising a storm that again knocks Odysseus off course.Slide17
Book 11: The Kingdom of the Dead
Odysseus tells his listeners that he traveled to the underworld to obtain a prophecy about how to get home. Slide18
Book 12: The Cattle of the Sun
We’re reading this one. Slide19
Book 13: Ithaca at Last
Odysseus finishes his tale and departs for home. He lands in Ithaca, but Poseidon clouds his mind and he does not recognize it. Athena arrives in disguise and leads him towards the palace, then departs to fetch Telemachus. Slide20
Book 14: The Loyal Swineherd
Odysseus dresses as a poor beggar to avoid being detected by the suitors. He meets a Swineherd who feels pity on the beggar and clothes him. Slide21
Book 15: The Prince Sets Sail for Home
Telemachus is urged by Athena to leave Sparta and return home. Sparta gives him gifts and he departs. Odysseus plans to enter the castle in disguise. Slide22
Book 16: Father and Son
Odysseus is revealed to Telemachus, who does not recognize him. The suitors attack Telemachus, worried he will try to get the inheritance they are after. Slide23
Book 17: Stranger at the Gate
Telemachus re-enters the palace and finds Penelope. Odysseus, again in disguise, enters the palace where he is mocked by the suitors. Slide24
Book 18: The Beggar King of Ithaca
Odysseus, dressed as a beggar, warns the suitors that Odysseus is alive and will take revenge. None believe him. Slide25
Book 19: Penelope and her Guest
Penelope is visited by Athena in a dream, who tells her Odysseus is near. Slide26
Book 20: Portents Gather
The suitors attempt to force Penelope into deciding who will marry her. Odysseus and Telemachus plan their final revenge. Slide27
Book 21 - 24
You have to wait to see the rest...Slide28
Book 9: In the One-Eyed Giant’s Cave
We’re reading this one.Slide29
Book 10: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea
Odysseus is granted a Bag of Winds to help send him home quickly, but his men think the bag holds treasure and tear it open, sending the wind flying out and raising a storm that again knocks Odysseus off course.Slide30
Book 11: The Kingdom of the Dead
Odysseus tells his listeners that he traveled to the underworld to obtain a prophecy about how to get home. Slide31
Book 12: The Cattle of the Sun
We’re reading this one. Slide32
Book 13: Ithaca at Last
Odysseus finishes his tale and departs for home. He lands in Ithaca, but Poseidon clouds his mind and he does not recognize it. Athena arrives in disguise and leads him towards the palace, then departs to fetch Telemachus. Slide33
Book 14: The Loyal Swineherd
Odysseus dresses as a poor beggar to avoid being detected by the suitors. He meets a Swineherd who feels pity on the beggar and clothes him. Slide34
Book 15: The Prince Sets Sail for Home
Telemachus is urged by Athena to leave Sparta and return home. Sparta gives him gifts and he departs. Odysseus plans to enter the castle in disguise. Slide35
Book 16: Father and Son
Odysseus is revealed to Telemachus, who does not recognize him. The suitors attack Telemachus, worried he will try to get the inheritance they are after. Slide36
Book 18: The Beggar King of Ithaca
Odysseus, dressed as a beggar, warns the suitors that Odysseus is alive and will take revenge. None believe him. Slide37
The Ordinary World
The Exposition. The world as it normally is for the hero before the introduction of the conflict.Slide38
The Call to Adventure
The introduction of the conflict. Something happens that forces the hero to join the quest. Typically, the Hero is called not just to save himself, but the entire world. Slide39
Refusal of the Call
The hero at first declines the quest, usually because the hero is worried, scared or unsure.Slide40
Meeting the Mentor
The Hero meets someone who teaches and encourages the hero, giving them the confidence to join the quest. Slide41
Crossing the Threshold
The Hero leaves the Ordinary World and departs for new worlds unknown. This is the beginning of the quest.Slide42
Tests, Allies and Enemies
The Hero makes friends who will help in the adventure. The Hero faces minor tests and smaller enemies, all geared towards teaching the Hero how to overcome the final villain. Slide43
Approach / The Innermost Cave
Now ready to face the final conflict, the Hero enters the world of the enemy. Slide44
The Ordeal
The final battle. The defeat of the obstacle and the end of the conflict. Slide45
The Reward
The Hero is granted a boon, something to reward his efforts that can be used to save the Ordinary World. Slide46
The Road Back
The Hero sets off to return to the Ordinary World. Slide47
The Resurrection
A final test, one that shows the Hero has become a totally new person. The Hero has changed because of facing the conflict. Slide48
Return with the Elixir.
The Hero returns to the Ordinary World, and brings whatever is needed to save the Ordinary World from harm or danger. Slide49
FIDDS Overview
Figurative Language
Imagery
DictionDetails
SyntaxSlide50
Figurative Language
Describing something by connecting it to something else. Slide51
Imagery
Any text that attempts to activate one of the five senses. Slide52
Diction
The analysis of an author’s word choice.Slide53
Details
Analyzing how things are described in order to understand how the author wants the reader to perceive characters, settings and objects. Slide54
Syntax
Analyzing spelling, punctuation, grammar and sentence mechanics. Slide55
Figurative Language
Part One: Connection by Comparison
Describing something by comparing it to something else. Slide56
Metaphor
A direct comparison:
“I am a bull”Slide57
Simile
A comparison using “like” or “as”, a softer comparison.
“I am like a bull”Slide58
Personification
Giving an inanimate object human qualities.
“The spear thirsted for blood” Slide59
Allusion
Comparison using a real person, place or work of art.
“He is as honest
as Lincoln”Slide60
Onomatopoeia
A word that sounds like what it describes.
Crash. Bang. Whisper. Slide61
World Literature 10/01
Journal:
Based on this story, what do the Greeks value in a person? Are they the same values we have today?
Homework:
Read
The Odyssey
, Ch. 21
Grammar
Journey Assignment Due Oct 3Slide62
World Literature 10/01
Agenda:
Journal
The Odyssey
Graded Discussion of Ch. 10
More Hero’s Journey
FIDDS - Figurative Language 2: Associations
Objectives:
Writing to explore
To write effectively
To identify and analyze figurative languageSlide63
Metonymy
Connection by association. Calling something by an associated object or location.
“The crown
issued a decree” Slide64
Synecdoche
A type of metonymy. Describing something by referring to a part of the thing.
“My new wheels
are amazing”Slide65
World Literature 10/03
Journal:
Do we feel any pity of Polyphemus? Are we meant to?
Homework:
Grammar
Textual Analysis Essay due Oct 17Slide66
World Literature 10/03
Agenda:
Journal
Archetypes - Jung
FIDDS - Figurative Language 3: Irony
Assign
The Odyssey
Textual Analysis Essay
Objectives:
Writing to explore
To analyze text
To write effectively
To identify and analyze irony in textSlide67
Verbal Irony: Saying the opposite of what you intend.
Figurative Language: IronySlide68
Situational Irony: In which an action has the exact opposite effect from what was intended, so that the outcome is the opposite of what was intended.
Figurative Language: IronySlide69
Situational Irony:
WARNING!!!
Situational irony is not just bad luck. It must be an action that leads to the exact opposite intention.
Figurative Language: Irony
Not IronySlide70
Dramatic Irony:
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Figurative Language: Irony