The Odyssey Character Cheat Sheet Project

1. The OdysseyCharacter Cheat Sheet Project

2. The Assignment • Create a Cheat Sheet about one character from The Odyssey. • This will be an illustrated representation of your character. • This project will be done in PowerPoint

3. The Requirements (a 3-5 pg .ppt) • Make sure your character’s name--and your name(s)--is on the Title Page. Have your character’s name at the top of every page. • Include at least 3 illustrations that reflect what you think about the character, symbolize the importance of the character, show that character’s actions, and/or display his/her/its character traits. (These should not just be images of the character.) • You may draw your illustrations, or use pictures found online or in magazines. • Label the different aspects of your illustration. The label should make the meaning of the image clear to your peers and Mrs. Thomas.

4. Requirements, Cont. • Finally, write a blurb about your character. This should include: • Why he is important in The Odyssey. (What book of The Odyssey is she in? Does this character help Odysseus, or get in his way? ) • Any fun facts you find. (What is this characters past or origin? Was there any contradictory information about this character? Are they in any other myths?) • Make a works cited page that documents in MLA format your sources.

5. Sources: • You may use outside sources for this project. • You must use at leastONE book as a source. • You may only use two internet sources. • Some suggestions are: • Your text book • Encyclopedias • You must create a “works cited” slide using correct MLA formatting. Recommended internet sources: http://www.in2greece.com/english/historymyth/mythology/names/who_is_who_in_mythology.htm http://www.sparknotes.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Characters_in_the_Odyssey

6. This Assignment is Due: • June 2th • We will have work time in class this week. Anything you don’t finished must be completed outside of class. • Be prepared to share your Cheat Sheet with the class!

7. Inside the Trojan Horse Helen (Menelaus’ Wife) with Paris EXAMPLE:Menelaus,King of Sparta Regal Attire (King of Sparta) Menelaus was the King of Sparta and a friend of Odysseus. His wife, Helen, ran off with Paris when Menelaus was at a funeral. Menelaus gathered all the kings of Greece and they declared war on the city of Troy. They fought for 10 years, then Odysseus thought up a brilliant idea—to build a giant wooden horse, hide in it, and offer it as a gift to the Trojans. The Greeks waited until night, then jumped out of the horse, killed all the Trojans and got Helen back. In Book IV of The Odyssey, Telemachus goes to Sparta to ask Menelaus if he has heard anything about Odysseus. Menelaus is very hospitable to Telemachus and tells him his father is stuck on an island. This is the first time that Telemachus receives news that his father is alive. Banquet for Telemachus (Greek Hospitality)

8. Next Steps: You have 1 minute. Talk to your partner and choose a character. *Note: No two groups will have the same character. You might not get your first choice. Sign up with Mrs. Thomas

9. 1st PeriodCharacter Choices Helen: The Iliad Hannah Poseidon : The Iliad Gzeonie & Elrad Lotus-Eaters: 1 Uriah Polyphemus: 1 Calypso: 2 Abby/Erin T Charybdis: 2 Annabelle Circe: 2 Wade & Thomas Helios: 2 Martin Scylla: 2 Janea/Micah Sirens: 2 Sarah P & Lexi Tiresias: 2 James &Nicole Zeus: 2, Christina L Eurylochus:2 Trent & Connor Hermes: 2,3 JJ Alcinous: 1, 3 Kaitlyn and Chrissy D Penelope: 3,4 Madison Telemachus:3,4 Dionna & T-Asia Athena:3, 4 Jayde & Lauryn Antinous:3,4 Sarah M Poseidon: 4 Sierra & Camille

10. 2nd Period Character Choices Helen: The Iliad Poseidon :The Iliad Lotus-Eaters: 1 Polyphemus: 1 Zach Calypso: 2 Keith & Austin S Charybdis: 2 Josh Circe: 2 Austin L Helios: 2 Austin W & Cy Scylla: 2 Devon & Evan Sirens: 2 Star & Elizabeth Tiresias: 2 Tiffany Zeus: 2, Tenia & Sharon Eurylochus:2 Paul & Tabby Hermes: 2,3 Clayton & Brandon Alcinous: 1, 3 Miguel & Isaiah Penelope: 3,4 Kaytlyn & Jacob Telemachus:3,4 Drew/ Sydney & Marissa Athena:3, 4 Misaki & Sam Antinous:3,4 Olivia & Hannah Poseidon: 4 Ainsley & Tamarra

11. Third Period Character Choices Helen: The Iliad Poseidon :The Iliad Lotus-Eaters: 1 Gabe Polyphemus: 1 Calypso: 2 Tyresha Charybdis: 2 Adreyan & Adrian Circe: 2 Tony & Austin Helios: 2 Carlecia Scylla: 2 Christian & Logan Sirens: 2 Ashlynn & Nicholas Tiresias: 2 Adia Zeus: 2, Lexis & Taji Eurylochus:2 Keoni Hermes: 2,3 Emily/ Nathan Alcinous: 1, 3 Matt & Taylor Penelope: 3,4 Taija/ Brooke & Rachel Telemachus:3,4 Megan & Eli Athena:3, 4 Serenity & Andrew/ Dennis Antinous:3,4 Ana Poseidon: 4 Alex

12. Your Character Choices Helen: The Iliad Poseidon :The Iliad Lotus-Eaters: 1 Polyphemus: 1 Calypso: 2 Charybdis: 2 Circe: 2 Helios: 2 Scylla: 2 Sirens: 2 Tiresias: 2 Zeus: 2, Eurylochus:2 Hermes: 2,3 Alcinous: 1, 3 Penelope: 3,4 Telemachus:3,4 Athena:3, 4 Antinous:3,4 Poseidon: 4

13. This project will be turned in electronically.Save your slide using your name and your partner’s name .i.e. Raj.Smith.Cheat.PPTPlease upload your slide to: OnedriveBEFORE class on June 2nd.

14. Character Cheat Sheet Assignment • Create a Cheat Sheet about one character from The Odyssey. This will be a 3-5 page illustrated representation of your character. • Include at least 3 illustrations. • You may draw your illustrations, or use pictures found online or in magazines. • Label the different aspects of your illustration. • Make sure your character’s name is at the top. • Finally, write a blurb about your character. This should include: • Why they are important in The Odyssey. (What book of The Odyssey are they in? Does this character help Odysseus, or get in his way? ) • Any fun facts you find. (Was there any contradictory information about this character? Are they in any other myths?) • You may use outside sources for this project. • This assignment is due: • My partner is: • Please submit your project electronically to:OnedrivePlace it in the Character Cheat Sheet Folder for your class • ***Be prepared to share your Cheat Sheet with the class.

15. Hermes:The Messenger of the Gods Winged helmet Hermes was one of the messengers of the god. He was Important in the Odyssey because he delivered the message from Zeus to Calypso. Also he gave Odysseus a plant that made Circe's power useless on him.In the book the Odyssey Heremes was in book five and ten. Fun facts abour Hermes Winged shoes He was concieved,, born, and matured all in one night. He also invented many instruments such as the lyre. Said to be Mercury the planet because it moves around the planet so fast. He was a guide to the underworld. Bibliography “Greek Mythology: Fun Facts About Hermes.” Assiciated Content July 2, 2009. January 26, 2010. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1893034/greek_mythology_fun_facts_about_hermes.html “World Book”. World book. Chicago, IL. 2008. pg. 211 Made by: Elijah and Mitchell

16. Pig Circe> Circe • Circe, daughter of the sun, is a sorcerss, who enchants men and turns them into animals. She is important to the odyssey because she turns Odysseus men into pigs. Circe gets in Odysseus way, and makes his journey 1 year longer. Odysseus spells horever have no affect on him, because he was given a herb by Hermes. They end up having a child together named Telegones. Odysseus and Circe

17. Polyphemus Another Greek legend tells of Polyphemus and his unsuccessful love for the nymph Galatea. The Greek Cyclops also has a species of moth named after him due to the moths large purplish eye-spots. In Book nine of The Odyssey Polyphemus imprisons Odysseus and his crew and tries to eat them. But Odysseus blinds him through a clever ruse (illustrated in picture 3) and manages to escape. In doing so however, Odysseus makes Polyphemus’s father Poseidon angry. 1 3 2

18. Final Thoughts