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The Odyssey

The Odyssey. What is an Epic Poem?. A long narrative poem about a legendary hero who in some way represents the values of a civilization by incorporating myth, legend, or folk tales.

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The Odyssey

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  1. The Odyssey

  2. What is an Epic Poem? • A long narrative poem about a legendary hero who in some way represents the values of a civilization by incorporating myth, legend, or folk tales. • An epic is usually drawn from the oral tradition; it can be performed or used to educate youth in ancient Greek society. • Set in a heroic age where virtues such as strength and courage were highly regarded.

  3. Myths • Traditional stories of a culture. • Meant to explain a natural phenomenon, spiritual beliefs. • Essentially religious since they are concerned with the relationship between humans and the unknown spiritual realm. • Greeks thought of Myths as reality.

  4. The Author - Homer • Poet • Thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person utilizing visual imagery. He was thought to have a heightened use of his other senses. • A sagacious man who observed the world carefully. • Lived around 1200 B.C.

  5. Homer • Wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey - epics about the war between the Trojans and the Greeks which had happened between 900 and 700 B.C. • The Illiad was the story about the last year of the Trojan War (10 year war). • Odysseus and his men were able to get inside the walls of Troy concealed within the body of the Trojan horse.

  6. The Trojan Horse

  7. The Odyssey • The journey of Odysseus and his men trying to get home after the Trojan War. • The entire story spans 10 years. • An epic about humans on the journey of life overcoming temptations and obstacles to find a place of peace and joy.

  8. Characteristics of a Hero • Ulysses or Odysseus is meant to represent the epic hero in Greek society. His character traits serve as a role model for Greek children.

  9. California State Standards • 3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters (conflicts, motivations, and influences). • 3.4 Determine character traits through narration and dialogue. • 3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the issues and themes of the time period. • 2.2a Write a comprehensive essay that shows the comparison and contrast between characters. • 2.2b Support viewpoints with accurate references to the text.

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