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The Odyssey: An Epic Journey

The Odyssey: An Epic Journey. Second Semester Marking Period Four The Epic Poem. Students will consider…. How can epic heroes reflect the values of their society? Why might the epic poems always involve a long, difficult journey for the epic hero?

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The Odyssey: An Epic Journey

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  1. The Odyssey: An Epic Journey Second Semester Marking Period Four The Epic Poem

  2. Students will consider… • How can epic heroes reflect the values of their society? • Why might the epic poems always involve a long, difficult journey for the epic hero? • To what extent is a myth an attempt to explain mankind’s role in the universe?

  3. Epic Heroes tended generally to be fearless, powerful and confident. • Epic Poems were passed from one generation to the next by word of mouth. • Myths are fantastic narratives that attempt to explain mankind’s role in the universe.

  4. Epic Poems included stock formulas for social rituals and common narrative situations. These were called epithets. Examples… “…grey-eyed Athena” and “…wine-dark sea” The formulaic nature of certain scenes like preparing for battle, launching of ships, eating etc..the audience expected to be told a certain way.

  5. Students will understand that The Odyssey… • Presents an epic hero who is not typical • Concerns the search for father • Employs a journey metaphor about life • Contains elements of myth as an attempt to deliver philosophical truths

  6. Assessments • Quizzes and a Test on The Odyssey • Flashcards on the Journey • Group Presentation Part Two • Classwork/Homework • Classroom Participation in Discussion • Believe Dream Act Two Sentences

  7. What is an Epic? An epic is a long, narrative poem that tells the adventures of a hero who in some way embodies the values of a civilization.

  8. Some examples of an epic…

  9. Characteristics of an Epic • Physically impressive hero of national or historical importance • Vast Setting covering most of the known world as well as the underworld. • Action involves a quest or journey in search of something of value • Evidence of supernatural powers at work • Glorification of hero at the end • The story reflects society and culture

  10. The theme of the journey… • Moby Dick • The Hobbit • Wizard of Oz • Star Wars • Forrest Gump

  11. Who was Homer? • Ancient Greek Epic Poet • Traditionally considered the author of Iliad and The Odyssey • Lived in the 8th Century on island of Chios at Smyrna • Blind Bard

  12. Invocation to the Muse Sisterhood of nine goddesses who embody the arts, music and help to inspire the creation process.

  13. Epic starts “…in medias res” • Latin for “into the middle of things” • Flashbacks are used to fill in details of the story. Examples Kill Bill The Scarlet Letter Pulp Fiction Memento

  14. Homeric Similes This is an extended simile between something the audience couldn’t have seen (such as Odysseus boring out the Cyclops eye) and something they were familiar with (a shipbuilder drilling a plank) in nature or everyday life.

  15. Anticipation Guide Too much pleasure is a bad thing. Pride is an admirable quality. Intelligence is an important part of being a good soldier. Romance leads to trouble. Home is the best place in the world. It is just as important to be a gracious guest as it is to be a gracious host.

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