The Odyssey by Homer The Odyssey Global Introductions/ Journal Topics

Journey’s Obstacles Write a paragraph that tells of a journey you have taken or imagined. Describe something challenging or amazing that occurred. Use at least 2 of these words: coincide, eliminate, encounter, highlight, interact.Write a paragraph that tells of a journey you have taken or imagined. Describe something challenging or amazing that occurred. Use at least 2 of these words: coincide, eliminate, encounter, highlight, interact.

Leadership What are the characteristics of a good leader? Use at least 2 of these words: motivate, challenge, anticipate, determination, embrace, demonstrate.What are the characteristics of a good leader? Use at least 2 of these words: motivate, challenge, anticipate, determination, embrace, demonstrate.

Impossible Obstacles Obstacles-What makes an obstacle impossible to overcome? Use at least 2 of the following words: achieve, adapt, cease, challenge, contemplate, justify.Obstacles-What makes an obstacle impossible to overcome? Use at least 2 of the following words: achieve, adapt, cease, challenge, contemplate, justify.

Temptation Which is more difficult to overcome or resist-tempters or aggressors? Use at least 2 of the following words:covet, desire, transform, interact, oppose.Which is more difficult to overcome or resist-tempters or aggressors? Use at least 2 of the following words:covet, desire, transform, interact, oppose.

Odysseus’ Leadership What leadership characteristics have we seen in Odysseus’ character so far? Use at least 2 of these words: asserts, strengthens, reveals, compliments, transformsWhat leadership characteristics have we seen in Odysseus’ character so far? Use at least 2 of these words: asserts, strengthens, reveals, compliments, transforms

Tragic Flaw One characteristic of an epic is that the protagonist has a tragic flaw (a personality flaw that causes the individual harm). What is Odysseus’ greatest fault based on our readings? Use at least 2 of these words: undermine, portray, criticize, declaresOne characteristic of an epic is that the protagonist has a tragic flaw (a personality flaw that causes the individual harm). What is Odysseus’ greatest fault based on our readings? Use at least 2 of these words: undermine, portray, criticize, declares

Reunion Imagine that you have been separated from a loved one for an extended amount of time (over 10 years). How would you feel if you were suddenly reunited with your loved one? What emotions would you have? What questions would you ask? Use at least 2 of these words: affect, compel, desire, embrace, ponder, reflect.Imagine that you have been separated from a loved one for an extended amount of time (over 10 years). How would you feel if you were suddenly reunited with your loved one? What emotions would you have? What questions would you ask? Use at least 2 of these words: affect, compel, desire, embrace, ponder, reflect.

Betrayal Odysseus finally returns home only to find his land and house overrun by suitors. Imagine you are Odysseus or Penelope. How do you feel knowing that the men have betrayed you? How do you plan to respond? Use at least 2 of these words: challenge, compel, assert, reflect, indicate. Odysseus finally returns home only to find his land and house overrun by suitors. Imagine you are Odysseus or Penelope. How do you feel knowing that the men have betrayed you? How do you plan to respond? Use at least 2 of these words: challenge, compel, assert, reflect, indicate.

Odysseus’ Leadership Overall, was Odysseus a good or bad leader? Provide specific examples to defend your position: criticize, alter, cease, demonstrates, embody, transformsOverall, was Odysseus a good or bad leader? Provide specific examples to defend your position: criticize, alter, cease, demonstrates, embody, transforms

Change If you could change any part of the story, what would you change and why?If you could change any part of the story, what would you change and why?

Greek Culture After reading The Odyssey, what seemed to be valued in Greek society and culture?After reading The Odyssey, what seemed to be valued in Greek society and culture?