1. PART 1 THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS
“THE ODYSSEY”
PART 1 THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS

2. Epic poetry
“The Odyssey is an example of epic poetry.
Epic poetry is a lengthy narrative poem that tells a story of a hero.
There are certain characteristics a poem needs to have in order to be classified as an epic….
A hero that embodies the qualities of his/her society
The hero takes an extraordinary quest to conquer a task and the fate of the society/culture rests upon the hero’s ability to conquer the quest
Broad and supernatural realms/setting
Gods or other supernatural forces take place in the quest
The story is often told in sophisticated language

3. The epic hero In order for someone to be an epic hero, he/she…..
Embodies the highest deals of his/her culture
Embodies traits such as courage/valor, wisdom, justice, persistence, and leadership
Is entrusted by society/culture with a great quest
“Lives on” after death
They are remembered for their heroism OR
They are granted immortality by a god or goddess

4. The epic hero continued
Is ordinary – NOT a superman, but someone who truly resembles heroic qualities and those qualities set him/her a part.
Overcomes their obstacles without changing their values or sense of humanity
Experiences normal human emotions, yet is able to overcome them in order to achieve the quest set before him/her
Relates with others who are seen as lesser than he/she is in society

5. The epic hero’s journey

6. Stages of The Hero’s Journey
Stage One (The Ordinary World): The hero is introduced in the mundane ordinary world.
Stage Two (The Call to Adventure): The initiating conflict takes place.
Stage Three (Refusal of the Cal)l: The hero is hesitant to enter the special world and accept the call to adventure.
Stage Four (Meeting with the Mentor): The mentor introduces the hero to the special world and guides them in gaining the supplies needed to embark on the adventure.
Stage Five (Crossing the First Threshold): The hero passes the point no return and commits wholeheartedly to the adventure.
Stage Six (Tests, Allies and Enemies): The hero faces trial in the special world, making friends and enemies along the way.

7. Stages of The Hero’s Journey
Stage Seven (Approach to the Innermost Cave): The hero draws closer to both the heart of the special world and the heart of the story.
Stage Eight (The Ordeal): The hero faces their greatest challenge yet and undergoes a process of “death” and “rebirth.”
Stage Nine (The Reward): The hero experiences the consequences of surviving “death” and obtains the object of their quest.
Stage Ten (The Road Back): The hero begins their return to the ordinary world but a final trial faces them.
Stage Eleven (The Resurrection): The hero emerges from the special world changed by their experiences and the wisdom they’ve gained.
Stage Twelve (Return with the Elixir): The hero returns to the ordinary world with their special object, which they use to make the ordinary world better.

8. Lets take a look
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9. The odyssey Epic poem about -- Odysseus - Hero
10 year journey after the Trojan War
He must use his heroic strength and guile (cleverness) to outsmart monsters, gods/goddesses, and women

10. Gods and goddesses in the odyssey
Athena
Goddess of wisdom
Always helping Odysseus
Poseidon
God of the sea
Odysseus’ enemy
Known for arrogance and cruelty
The father of Cyclops
Both symbolize alter-egos within Odysseus
Athena Good side Wisdom, leadership, clever
Poseidon  Bad side  Stubborn, curious, arrogant

11. Your Task With a partner (for a grade)
Who do we consider heroes in our society/culture?
What personality traits does this person/these people have?
What makes them different from the ordinary person?
Why do we need this person/these people in our lives?
What does it take to be a hero?