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An Introduction to The Odyssey

What are the essential questions for this unit? What is an epic? What are the characteristics of an epic? How can the Hero Journey Archetype be used to analyze The Odyssey? How does The Odyssey connect to the real world or to our lives? How does the journey prepare Odysseus to return home?

What is an epic?

What is an epic? An epic is . . . . 1. A long narrative poem

What is an epic? An epic is . . . . 1. A long narrative poem 2. Using elevated or dignified language

What is an epic? An epic is . . . . 1. A long narrative poem 2. Using elevated or dignified language 3. Focused on a hero and the hero’s adventures

What is an epic? An epic is . . . . 1. A long narrative poem 2. Using elevated or dignified language 3. Focused on a hero and the hero’s adventures 4. The outcome of the adventures is important to the history of a people or nation.

What is usually true of an epic? Setting is vast Supernatural forces are involved Hero is of imposing stature; actions require superhuman courage and valor

The Odyssey An epic from Ancient Greece Passed down through oral tradition Homer wrote it down probably around 1200 BC (400 years after the fall of Troy) . Intended to teach (manners and customs) Teaches about Greek hospitality, proper courting, and role models

The epic hero Odysseus .

The epic hero Odysseus Strong brave warrior

The epic hero Odyssey Strong brave warrior King of Ithaka

The epic hero Odyssey Strong brave warrior King of Ithaka Cunning; intelligent

The epic hero Odyssey Strong brave warrior King of Ithaka Cunning; intelligent Character Flaw=Hubris

The epic hero Odyssey Strong brave warrior King of Ithaka Cunning; intelligent Character Flaw=Hubris Hubris- excessive pride; thinking one is greater than the gods.

Key Elements Begins with the invocation of the muse In media res- starts “in the middle of things” and then flashback to fill in the whole story. Epithets-descriptive phrases that point to a characteristic of a person; becomes part of the person’s name in the epic. Homeric similes Repetition- lots of it

The Iliad and The Odyssey The Iliad and The Odyssey were passed down orally Homer wrote these two stories down The Iliad is the prequel to The Odyssey; it focuses on the Trojan War and the great hero Achilles Before we begin The Odyssey, you need to understand what happens before . . . .

Themes and Motifs Themes The hero and the hero journey Civility versus savagery Home Good versus evil Loyalty

Themes and Motifs cont. Motifs Father /son relationships Disguise Greek Hospitality

The Structure Books 1-4 – “The Wanderings of Telemakhos” Books 5-13 – “The Wanderings of Odysseus” Books 14-24 – “Odysseus’ Return to Ithaka”