The Odyssey Film - 4:44 - 25:40ish

Comprehension Questions- The Beginning 2. Why does Odysseus have to go to war, even though he doesn’t want to since his son was just born? 3. What does Odysseus make Penelope promise before he leaves? 4. Describe Odysseus’ mother, Anticlea. What are some of her characteristics? 5. Why does Athena want Odysseus to go to war in Troy? What flaws of his does she mention? 6. What happens to Laocoon, the soothsayer? Why was the serpent sent, and by whom? 7. What HUGE mistake does Odysseus make? What promise does Poseidon make to Odysseus? Why? He has an alliance with the other kings. It is his duty to go, and it would be dishonorable to say no. If Odysseus has not returned by the time Telemachus is a man with a beard she must move on and remarry. She is tough and heartless at times. She is stubborn and strict. Penelope says she has a heart of stone. Athena wants him to go and win honor and become immortal, figuratively. She mentions his pride and vanity. He is killed by a sea serpent sent by Poseidon to stop him from talking the Trojans into bringing in the horse. He angers Poseidon by acting like he is more powerful and doesn't need the gods. He acted like he defeated Troy all by himself, but Poseidon was the one who allowed the Trojans to take the horse in. Because of Odysseus’ disrespect, Poseidon promises him that he’ll never get home and that he’ll be lost on the seas forever. FILM- 4:44 - 25:40

Comprehension Questions- Aeolus 26. Why does Aeolus give Odysseus the bag of wind? What is it supposed to do? 27. Why do the men open the sack? What happens as a result? What lesson does this teach? REMEMBER TO ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTIONS!!!!! Film- 41:30 - 53:13ish

Comprehension Questions: Odysseus and the Gods 44. What does Poseidon want Odysseus to understand? 45. When Odysseus talks to Athena, she talks about his fear. What worries does Odysseus have about Penelope? Why is this ironic?

Comprehension Questions: The Homecoming 46. What lesson does Odysseus want Telemachus to learn? 47. What is the suitor’s plan for Telemachus? 48. Why does Eurymachus give Telemachus a knife? 49. When Penelope talks to Odysseus in disguise, do you think she knows who he is? Give reasons for your answer.

Book 21: The Test of the Bow (pages 403-407)

Commandeer (verb) page 404 To take control of by force. What is that person doing, interrupting everyone and changing the subject every minute? He is trying to commandeer, or take control, of the conversation. You can probably tell from the look of the word that commandeer is somehow related to commander in meaning. A commander is someone who is officially in charge, giving orders and making decisions for a group such as a nation or a military. If you commandeer something — whether it's a car or a conversation — you use force to try to take over. Syn: highjack, pirate, seize, confiscate Ant: Give, keep Forms: Commandeered, commandeering Ex: If you are caught with your cell phone in class the teacher has the right to commandeer it to call China.

Adversity (noun) page 405 A state of misfortune or affliction. When circumstances or situations work against you, you face adversity. When things seem against you — circumstances or a stroke of bad luck — you are facing adversity. Syn: Hardship, misfortune, bad luck, disaster Ant: Success, advantage, prosperity Forms: Adversities, adverse Ex: In any good story the hero must face many adversities before he can reach his goal.

Comp Qs: Book 21: The Test of the Bow (403-407) 50. What do Penelope’s actions reveal about her? (Lines 16-23) 51. Describe the contest that Penelope has devised for the suitors. What do you think is her motivation for creating this task? What will the winner receive? 52. Why are the swineherd and cowherd described as “downcast”? What traits do the two servants show, which gives us more clues as to what traits the Greeks prized? Why is this especially important at this point in the story? (lines 41-79) 53. Think of the structure of the story that we have looked at all year. What part of the plot is happening at this point? What part is coming? Explain your answer, and what you think will happen next. (Lines 80-93) 54. This book ends with father and son standing together against their enemies. Why might this be considered an “epic” scene? (Lines 136-140) 50. As she takes down Odysseus’ bow, she begins to sob. This shows that even after 20 years, she still misses him. She is a loving and faithful wife. 51. They must string Odysseus’ bow and then shoot it through 12 axe handles. She is making it basically impossible in the hopes that no one can do it. The winner will get to marry her. 52. They are sad because they fear that one of the suitors may win the contest. They show loyalty to Odysseus. This is important because Odysseus needs help- he can’t execute his plan on his own. 53. With these instructions and the revelation of his identity, the action rises and the climax approaches. Odysseus is planning to confront the suitors with his son and two servants. 54. Odysseus is making a stand against an enemy that greatly outnumbers him in order to defend home, hearth and honor against those who have scorned and dishonored him and his family. He must bring out all his heroic traits- bravery, strength, determination, and cunning- in order to vanquish his enemies.

ONE LAST QUESTION!!! 55. What crime does Odysseus accuse the suitors of commiting? Now, let the bloodbath begin! 50. They tried to steal his world. Finish the movie.