2. THE EPIC
what a journey

3. EPIC POETRY
Long, narrative poem dealing with great heroes and adventure
Can you name some examples of stories about a journey?

4. EPIC HERO Main character in an epic Qualities:
-courageous force for good
-always on a quest
-must overcome great odds
-values honor, loyalty, and bravery
EXAMPLES:___________________________

5. EPIC JOURNEY Stage 1- separation or departure
Stage 2- trials and victories
Stage 3- return and reintegration into society

6. THE GREEK EPIC
Gods and goddesses have human-like emotions; they take sides and play favorites. Often these disguise themselves as people.
What Gods and Goddesses can you name?
With which human emotions are they associated?

7. The Odyssey - Characters
Odysseus
Protagonist
Epic hero
Tragic flaw = pride
Family: married to Penelope, one son named Telemachus, and a faithful dog named Argos
Fame: War hero known for his cunning during the Trojan War (from which he has not returned)
Ally: Athena
Enemy: Poseidon

8. The Odyssey: Characters
Good Guys (those who aid Odysseus)
Penelope
Telemachus
Most of his crew
Athena
Hermes

9. The Odyssey: Characters
Bad Guys (those who oppose Odysseus)
Polyphemus (the Cyclops),
who is also the son of Poseidon
Scylla and Charybdis: scary monsters
The suitors: dudes trying to steal Odysseus’s wife

10. The Odyssey Vocabulary
Candor - noun
DEF: the state of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression
SYN:
honesty,
sincerity,
forthright
1. Sarah appreciated John’s ____________; he always told her the truth.
2. Andy was not known for his __________. He often largely exaggerated his stories to impress a crowd.

11. DEF: to damage or work havoc upon
Ravage- verb
DEF: to damage or work havoc upon
SYN:
devastate
destroy
ruin
Other animals that ravage prey are…
1. The football team pounced on and ___________ the pizza at the team’s end of the year banquet.
2. She felt ____________ by the intense wind after walking home from school.

12. DEF: in an offensive and hateful manner
Abominably- adverb
DEF: in an offensive and hateful manner
SYN:
dreadfully
horribly
terribly
The most abominable thing I’ve ever done is…
1. The disobedient student acted ___________ toward the teacher when she stormed out of class.
2. When John blew off Sarah for his friends Friday night, she told him he behaved __________ .

13. Restitution- noun
DEF: repayment made by giving the equal amount of what was lost or damaged
SYN:
compensation
reimbursement
refund
I would expect restitution if…
Countries might expect restitution from other countries if…
My insurance company gave me ________________ for all the items I lost when my home burned down.
2. Sarah expected restitution from John after he broke their date; she had bought supplies to make dinner and a new outfit.

14. DEF: causing fear, apprehension, or dread
Formidable- adj
DEF: causing fear, apprehension, or dread
SYN:
frightening
intimidating
imposing
Think of your favorite sports team. Who is their most formidable competition and why?
1. Odysseus recognized The Cyclops as a ____________ opponent because of his strength and size.
2. When Sarah was angry, she was ______________; although she was a tiny girl, her glare had John cowering.

15. DEF: to be of use or value to
Avail- verb
DEF: to be of use or value to
SYN:
Benefit
assist
profit
____________ avails me when I am studying for a test.
1. His strength did not _________ against the monster’s attack.
2. John’s charm ______________ him in getting back into Sarah’s good graces.

16. Lavish- adj and verb DEF: Sumptuously rich and elaborate.
To give or use in great amounts
SYN:
plentiful
generous
extravagant
The most lavish gift I have ever received is…
Uncle Bob is my favorite relative because he gives ___________ presents for every occasion.
2. John’s _____________ spending on Sarah is causing him to need a summer job.

17. DEF: to decorate or add beauty to
Adorn- verb
DEF: to decorate or add beauty to
SYN:
decorate
embellish
beautify
I like to adorn my bedroom with…
My favorite personal adornment is …
The pale pink flowers _____________ the deck in the summer.
2. For prom, Sarah chose an ice-blue dress __________ with crystals and sequins.