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Homer’s The Odyssey

What do we already know about the Odyssey?

What do we want to learn about the Odyssey?

What is an Odyssey?

Your notes…

Who was Homer? No…not this one!

Who was Homer? This one! Homer What did he contribute to literature? Blind poet? Recited the poems, taught others eventually recorded Man? What did he contribute to literature? original plot structure realistic (human) characters set on earth dialogue and detail tales of monsters used immortals; gave them human qualities, but remained respectful theme: respect for gods is essential to survival

What is an epic? Epic Characteristics a long narrative poem written on great and serious subject describes values of a culture Characteristics Hero: national or cosmic importance Setting: ample in scale—over countries or global Action: based on action, often involves superhuman deeds or battle Gods: Supernatural beings take interest or active part Narration: uses formal speech to convey grandeur and formality of the heroic subject

What is the purpose of the epic? Delivery poems not written down memorized by rhapsodies both epics recited every 4 years at the festival of Athena Epics based on Greek education Purpose Students learned how to tell a story portray a character give a speech express Greek ideals of thought and action models for later writers

What is a Cultural Myth?

What can we add to our notes?

What role did Gods and Goddesses play?

Let’s review: what should we add to our notes?

Before we start reading… What happened before The Odyssey? The Iliad: considered the first great work of Western Literature Achilles is the hero Written between 700-900 BC Trojan War Probable cause--economic Troy controlled all trade through the area Greeks wanted to expand the route Legendary cause—Helen of Troy, wife of King or Sparta, was abducted by Paris; took years to develop army; fight 10 years; Troy lost

Still need fate vs. free will clip

Works Cited “Great Books: The Odyssey.” Discovery Channel School. 1997. unitedstreaming. 4 June 2007. http://www.unitedstreaming.com/. “Great Books: Homer's Odyssey.” Discovery Channel School. 2004. unitedstreaming. 4 June 2007. http://www.unitedstreaming.com/.