1. Lesson 31: Odysseus’s Responses to Conflict, Book 22-23
The Odyssey
Lesson 31: Odysseus’s Responses to Conflict, Book 22-23
Students will read excerpts of Books Twenty Two and Twenty Three to analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot.

2. Book 22: Slaughter in the Hall
You read Book Twenty One as a class.
You also analyzed how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot

3. Today we will:
Read excerpts from Book Twenty Two
Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot.

4. Please prepare for class to begin.
You will need:
Your copy of The Odyssey
Book 22 handout

5. We will now begin reading excerpts of Book Twenty Two
Pay careful attention to the characters and conflicts that are occurring.

6. After reading, complete the Book Twenty-two handout.
Answer questions 1 – 6

7. Read Book Twenty-three and complete the handout
Your copy of Book Twenty-three
Book Twenty-three handout

8. We read excerpts of Book Twenty-two as a class.

9. Book 23: The Great Rooted Bed
You read Book Twenty-two as a class.
You also analyzed how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot

10. Today we will:
Read excerpts from Book Twenty-three
Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot.

11. Please prepare for class to begin.
You will need:
Your copy of The Odyssey
Book 23 handout

12. We will now begin reading excerpts of Book Twenty-three
Pay careful attention to the characters and conflicts that are occurring.

13. After reading, complete the Book Twenty-three handout.
Answer questions 1 – 4