1. Honors English I
2/7/14

2. Agenda Friday, 2/7 Roots practice and review sheet Review polyphemus
Odysseus and the flawed hero
Epithets lesson and writing
Calypso, the sweet Nymph

3. Odysseus in the cave of Polyphemus
How is this portrayal similar to or differ from the way you envisioned the scene? Why?
Why do you think the artist chose to portray this scene over more exciting or gruesome ones?
How does this painting reflect possible themes of the story?
Warm up and Review

4. Making a wordle for Odysseus
Share characteristics of Odysseus from your organizer yesterday.

5. Final Question: Talk with a partner
Why would Homer, the author of the Odyssey, create a hero with so many negative characteristics?

6. Notes on the flawed hero
All heroes in epic tales/poems have classic characteristics that make them great.
However, they also possess major character flaws that define them and lead to their downfall.
What could be Odysseus’s most critical flaw?

7. New topic before we read our next story

8. What is common among these quotes and why?
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What is common among these quotes and why?
“the swift footed Achilles”
“Agamemnon, the lord of men”
Odysseus, son of Laertes”
“The giant killer, Hermes”
“Apollo, rouser of armies”
“Zeus, father of Gods and men”

9. Epithet
A descriptive
phrase, linked to a name, that
helps to describe a particular
character or thing.

10. Importance of the Epithet
In epic poetry, the epithet often follows the name
of the person or thing.
Acts as a mnemonic for the bard, who tells the
story by heart
Frequent repetition has the same effect as rhyme

11. Characterization
Identify individuals
Give the audience an opportunity to recognize their favorites

12. Examples
Odysseus, master mariner and soldier
Scylla, the monster of the gray rock

13. Types of Epithets Origin/Home Patronymic (Who’s your daddy?)
Appearance/State
Skill/Art
Position
Heroic Quality/General

14. 1. Origins/Home Tells the birthplace or kingdom of the character
Example
Tells the birthplace or kingdom of the character
Odysseus, whose home is on Ithaca

15. 2. Patronymic Gives the lineage of the character
Example
Gives the lineage of the character
Odysseus, son of Laertes

16. 3. Appearance/State Physical description of the character
Example
Physical description of the character
Circe, loveliest of goddesses

17. 4. Skill/Art Refers to a noteworthy attribute
Example
Refers to a noteworthy attribute
Odysseus, master mariner and soldier

18. 5. Position Identifies the character's position in their society
Example
Identifies the character's position in their society
Poseidon, god of the wine-dark sea

19. 6. Heroic Quality/General
Example
Identifies epic or cultural ideals or innate qualities
Odysseus, raider of cities

20. Create one epithets for each of the following people:
Your favorite actor/singer/band
your favorite character from a movie
your best friend
You may NOT:
• be hurtful, coarse,
indecent, vulgar or
gross
REMEMBER: KEEP
IT SCHOOL
APPROPRIATE
*You should have 3 epithets when you finish.

21. The Odyssey: Calypso, the Sweet Nymph
Page 652 in the purple book

22. Grab a purple Text book Open to page 650. Look at the map.
Trace the path of Odysseus’ journey.
Where does Odysseus meet Calypso on the map?
Based on the given image at this spot on the map, what do you think the story will entail?

23. Today’s Characters
Odysseus: Our main character, survivor of the Trojan War and still King of Ithaca; missing since the end of the war. Telemachus: Odysseus’ son who searches for Odysseus Calypso: beautiful nymph goddess who keeps Odysseus on her island for 7 years Athena: Zeus’ favorite daughter. Goddess of war, wisdom and peace.

24. Move to sit with a partner
Read
Expectations While You Read:
-Take turns reading
-Stop if you get lost or don’t understand
-Re-read or ask questions if needed
-Stay on task

25. Part I: The Wanderings
In your notes, copy and answer these recall questions with your partner: 1. Who is sent by Zeus to tell Calypso to free Odysseus? 2. In what setting does the messenger find Calypso and Odysseus? 3. How does Odysseus act during the day? 4. Describe the conversation between Calypso and Odysseus.

26. Let’s Analyze This further…
What is the tone of the setting before Calypso releases Odysseus? Find a line (or set of lines) that prove your answer.
What line(s) best show Odysseus’ feelings before he is notified of his release?
What does she try to do before she officially lets Odysseus go? What do her actions and words say about her?
How does he respond to Calypso’s persuading talk? What does his reaction suggest about him?