ODYSSEUS AND THE CYCLOPS, PART 2 The Odyssey
Page , lines 211 to 243 What is Odysseus’ plan, according to these lines?
Page , lines Quickwrite: what “gift” do you think the Cyclops will give Odysseus?
Page 1118, lines Why does Odysseus call himself “Nohbdy”? What is the “gift” that Cyclops promises? What do these lines tell us about Odysseus and about the Cyclops?
Page , lines Quickwrite: How has Odysseus tricked the Cyclops?
Page , lines Quickwrite: what have we learned about Odysseus from his trick with the sheep?
Lines What do you learn about Odysseus from his actions in these lines? Does this show one of Odysseus’ strengths or one of his weaknesses? Explain your answer.
Lines What has happened in these lines?
Exit ticket – Odysseus and Cyclops, Part 2 1. Describe Odysseus. Give evidence from the text to explain your answer. 2. What is a possible theme for this story? Give evidence from the text to explain your answer.