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from the Odyssey, Part One by Homer translated by Robert Fitzgerald

Join Odysseus on his perilous journey as he faces conflicts, overcomes challenges, and strives to return home to his beloved wife Penelope. Experience the epic adventures and discover the true meaning of heroism in this timeless tale.

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from the Odyssey, Part One by Homer translated by Robert Fitzgerald

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  1. from the Odyssey, Part Oneby Homertranslated by Robert Fitzgerald Feature Menu Introducing the Story Literary Focus: Heroes at Large Reading Skills: Monitor Your Comprehension

  2. from the Odyssey, Part Oneby Homertranslated by Robert Fitzgerald

  3. from the Odyssey, Part OneIntroducing the Story The ordinary man is involved in action, the hero acts. An immense difference. —Henry Miller, 1951

  4. from the Odyssey, Part OneIntroducing the Story When we first meet Odysseus, he is unhappily—and forcibly—living with Calypso on her island. Although Calypso is a beautiful goddess, Odysseus longs to return to his wife, Penelope. • Athena sends Hermes to set Odysseus free, and the adventure begins. What does the angry Poseidon have in store for our hero?

  5. from the Odyssey, Part OneIntroducing the Story Stories of Troy have fascinated people throughout the ages. These stories are often a mix of myth and historical reality. Archaeologist finds “Priam’s gold.”Is the hill excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1800s really Troy? Click here to find out. [End of Section]

  6. from the Odyssey, Part OneLiterary Focus: Heroes at Large We find heroes to admire • in books and movies • in the news • on TV shows • in our own lives

  7. from the Odyssey, Part OneLiterary Focus: Heroes at Large Heroes—real or fictional—often set out on a journey that we’re all on: the quest to discover who we are and what we can do. • Whether heroes succeed or fail on their journeys, they do it on a grand scale. • Their adventures can give us fresh perspectives on our own lives.

  8. from the Odyssey, Part OneLiterary Focus: Heroes at Large During their quests, heroic characters • encounter challenges and dangers • face external conflicts—struggles with other characters or with the forces of nature • The hero’s external conflicts are often with subordinate characters—characters who play a secondary role in the story.

  9. from the Odyssey, Part OneLiterary Focus: Heroes at Large As you read these excerpts from the Odyssey, think about • what conflicts Odysseus faces • how he overcomes his conflicts • what decisions and actions make him a hero [End of Section]

  10. from the Odyssey, Part OneReading Skills: Monitor Your Comprehension To enjoy an adventure story like the Odyssey, you’ll have to make sure you understand what you are reading. As you read, ask yourself • what has happened so far? • why did it happen? • what are the important events in this episode? • when do the events take place?

  11. from the Odyssey, Part OneReading Skills: Monitor Your Comprehension As you read the Odyssey, also ask • what might happen next? • can I visualize what is being described? • what is my evaluation of the characters’ decisions and actions? • what connections can I make between what I’ve read and my own life? [End of Section]

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