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Honors English ISlide2
Agenda
Roots practice and review sheet
Review
polyphemus Odysseus and the flawed hero Epithets lesson and writing Calypso, the sweet Nymph
Friday, 2/7 Slide3
Odysseus in the cave of
Polyphemus
How is this portrayal similar to or differ from the way you envisioned the scene? Why?
Why do you think the artist chose to portray this scene over more exciting or gruesome ones
?
How does this painting reflect possible themes of the story?
Warm up and Review Slide4
Making a wordle
for Odysseus
Share characteristics of Odysseus from your organizer yesterday. Slide5
Final Question: Talk with a partner
Why would Homer, the author of the Odyssey, create a hero with so many negative characteristics? Slide6
Notes
on the flawed hero
All heroes in epic tales/poems have
classic characteristics that make them great. However, they also possess major character flaws that define them and lead to their downfall.
What could be Odysseus’s
most critical flaw
?Slide7
New topic before we read our next storySlide8
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What is common among these quotes and why?
“the swift footed Achilles”
“Agamemnon, the lord of men”
Odysseus, son of
Laertes
” “The giant killer, Hermes” “Apollo, rouser of armies” “Zeus, father of Gods and men” Slide9
Epithet
A descriptive
phrase, linked to a name, that
helps to describe a particular character or thing.Slide10
Importance of the Epithet
In
epic poetry, the epithet often follows the name of the person or thing. Acts as a mnemonic for the bard, who tells the story by heart
Frequent repetition has the same effect as rhyme Slide11
Characterization
Identify individuals
Give the audience an opportunity to
recognize their favoritesSlide12
Examples
Odysseus,
master mariner and soldier
Scylla, the monster of the gray rockSlide13
Types of Epithets
Origin/Home
Patronymic (Who’s your daddy?)
Appearance/StateSkill/ArtPositionHeroic Quality/GeneralSlide14
Example
Tells the birthplace
or kingdom
of the characterOdysseus,
whose home is
on
Ithaca
1. Origins/HomeSlide15
Example
Gives the lineage of the character
Odysseus, son of
Laertes
2. PatronymicSlide16
Example
Physical
description
of the characterCirce, loveliest of
goddesses
3.
Appearance/StateSlide17
Example
Refers to a
noteworthy attribute
Odysseus, master mariner and
soldier
4. Skill/ArtSlide18
Example
Identifies the
character's position
in their societyPoseidon, god of
the
wine-dark sea
5. PositionSlide19
Example
Identifies epic or
cultural
ideals or innate qualities
Odysseus, raider of
cities
6. Heroic Quality/GeneralSlide20
Your favorite actor/singer/band
your
favorite character from a movie
your best friend
You may NOT:
•
be hurtful, coarse,
indecent, vulgar or grossREMEMBER: KEEP IT SCHOOL APPROPRIATECreate one epithets for each of the following people:
*You should
have 3
epithets when you finish.Slide21
Page 652 in the purple book
The Odyssey: Calypso, the Sweet NymphSlide22
Grab a purple Text book
Open to page 650. Look at the map.
Trace the path of Odysseus’ journey.
Where does Odysseus meet Calypso on the map? Based on the given image at this spot on the map, what do you think the story will entail? Slide23
Today’s Characters
Odysseus
: Our main character, survivor of the Trojan War and still King of Ithaca; missing since the end of the war.
Telemachus: Odysseus’ son who searches for Odysseus
Calypso
: beautiful nymph goddess who keeps Odysseus on her island for 7 years
Athena
: Zeus’ favorite daughter. Goddess of war, wisdom and peace. Slide24
Move to sit with a partner
Read 652-654
Expectations While You Read:
-Take turns reading-Stop if you get lost or don’t understand-Re-read or ask questions if needed
-Stay on taskSlide25
Part I: The Wanderings
In your
notes,
copy and answer these recall questions with your partner:1. Who is sent by Zeus to tell Calypso to free Odysseus?
2. In what setting does the messenger find Calypso and Odysseus?
3. How does Odysseus act during the day?
4. Describe the conversation between Calypso and Odysseus.Slide26
Let’s Analyze This further…
What
is the
tone of the setting before Calypso releases Odysseus? Find a line (or set of lines) that prove your answer
.
What
line(s) best show Odysseus’ feelings before he is notified of his release
?What does she try to do before she officially lets Odysseus go? What do her actions and words say about her?How does he respond to Calypso’s persuading talk? What does his reaction suggest about him?