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The Odyssey

The Odyssey. By Homer. Homer Biography. Greek Blind Bard (Poet) Sang or recited orally Around 600 – 700 B.C.E. Epic. A long poem, narrative in form that surrounds the fictional account of a hero on an incredible adventure. Originally sung Poet often played a Lyre

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The Odyssey

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  1. The Odyssey By Homer

  2. Homer Biography • Greek • Blind • Bard (Poet) • Sang or recited orally • Around 600 – 700 B.C.E

  3. Epic A long poem, narrative in form that surrounds the fictional account of a hero on an incredible adventure. • Originally sung • Poet often played a Lyre • Tells the tales of history, culture, religion • Gave a peek at those things that terrified the people (monsters, death, storms, etc.)

  4. Epic Characteristics The story opens in media res, invokes a Muse (a goddess who inspires creativity), and uses heavy repetition. • Begins with a statement of the theme. Supernatural forces are perpetually at work throughout the epic. Often features the tragic hero's descent into the Underworld or hell.

  5. Epic Plot Primary epics seem generated by periods of upheaval, of struggle and adventure Epic Setting Vast geographical distances, including many oceans, nations, and worlds. Epic Theme Features heroes that embody the values of the civilization.

  6. Other Terms to Know … Epithet A term used to characterize a person or thing, such as rosy-fingered in rosy-fingered dawn or the Great in Catherine the Great. Epic Simile An extended simile (remember what similes use) that often covers multiple lines in an epic poem. Allusion A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event.

  7. Let’s talk about more examples Epic Simile Allusion makes a comparison to some kind of event, in the form "like a ____ when it ______." The object of the comparison is usually something strange or unfamiliar to something ordinary and familiar Biblical allusions PLL (To Kill a Mockingbird, The Bad Seed, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Great Expectations, 1984, Lolita, Harry Potter, Lord of the Flies, Brave New World, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Macbeth, The Bell Jar, The Lottery, and Grapes of Wrath.) Epithet Alexander the Great. Master of the war-cry, glorious, excellent, fair-haired, warrior, red-haired, and son of Atreus for Menelaus.

  8. So where does the Odyssey begin? Apple of Discord Sparta Paris visits Sparta The Oath is Enacted “The Face that launched a thousand ships” Paris abducts Helen Achilles triumphs over Hector

  9. So where does the Odyssey begin?

  10. Larger than life – possible supernatural powers Epic Hero Traits A Natural Leader

  11. Defeats monsters / bad guys / gods Have ‘good’ on his side Epic Hero Traits Smarter than others Stands alone in battles

  12. Epic Hero Traits Has a weakness or a flaw A skilled fighter

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