1. Lesson 7: Character’s Responses to Conflict
The Odyssey
Lesson 7: Character’s Responses to Conflict
Part One
Students will read the first half of Book One of The Odyssey and analyze the main characters’ responses to conflict.

7. Guiding Questions
Along with your partner, answer questions 1 & 2 on the Book One handout
You will have three minutes to complete this task

8. Listen as I read the rest of the first half of Book One aloud
Continue to pay close attention to the characters and the conflicts they face

9. Guiding Questions
Along with your partner, answer questions 4 – 6 on the Book One handout
You will have six minutes to complete this task

11. Ask Yourself
Who are the main characters?
Where does the story take place?
When does the story take place?
What is/are the main conflicts?
Is there a conflict between two of the characters?
Is there a conflict with nature?
Does one of the characters have a conflict with him/herself?