QUICKWRITE 11/19
 What’s one regret you have? If you had to do it all over
again (that regrettable moment) what would you do
differently?
Read p. 1045
 QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT:
 Who is speaking?
 What characteristics of a hero are embodied in the
description?
 What is the role of the Muse?
Quickwrite 11/20
 Homer uses amazing figurative language throughout
the Odyssey. Given what we’ve read so far, find an
example of the following style devices and cite them
correctly:
 -Personification
 -Simile
Examples I found:
 Personification: “…Until a third Dawn came with
ringlets shining…” (79).
 Simile: “They came with dawn over that terrain like
the leaves and blades of spring” (54).
 :
QUICKWRITE #D
11/22/13
 One of the qualities of a tragic hero is supreme pride.
How does Odysseus demonstrate extreme pride at the
end of the Cyclops episode? Use a quote to support
your claim.
Quickwrite
12/3/13 D
 We’ve all heard the expression “survival of the fittest.”
In a detailed response (3-5 sentences), please explain
what this expression means and describe one incident
from “The Odyssey” in which Odysseus outsmarts
death and a least one example from a movie, history, or
sports where the lead character lives on when others
perish.
Book 1: A Goddess Intervenes
 Odysseus:
My dear, what time is it?
 Calypso:
Whatever time you want it to be!

Odysseus: No, I have the feeling I’ve been here a long time.

Calypso:

Odysseus: If you don’t tell me, I’ll leave this instant!
 Calypso:
years!

Odysseus:
Don’t be silly! You just got here!
Well, you’ve only been here 1…maybe 2…maybe ten
10 years! My gosh, woman! I’ve got to get home!
Continued….
 Calypso:
Wait! I’m immortal and beautiful! Who will
I spend eternity with?
 Odysseus:
Not I. I am mortal.
 Calypso:
Oh, phooey. I love you boo bear.
 Hermes:
Zeus said you have to let him go.
 Odysseus: Thanks for the hospitality, but I must really
 be getting on my way. Ta! Ta!
Meanwhile in Ithaca…
 Antinous:
Marry me already, Penelope. Look! I can do this!
(he does something strange)
 Eurymachus:No, marry me. I’m a really awesome singer. (he sings)
 Anphinomous: No, marry me! Those guys are losers. Check out
my muscles. (he flexes)
 Penelope:
Oh brother.
 Telemachus: Stop it, you guys! My dad is coming back!
 Suitors:
Yeah, right! It’s been almost 20 years!
 Athena:
I must disguise myself. I will turn myself into
Mentes, Odysseus’ old friend, and tell everybody he is still alive.

Meanwhile on Mt. Olympus…
 Poseidon: Odysseus must never go home!
 Athena:
Poseidon, do you smell that bacon?
 Poseidon: Yes!
 Athena:
Someone is making a sacrifice for you. Go!
 Poseidon: Be right back!
 Athena:
Zeus…I pity Odysseus. He’s a war hero. Don’t you
think its about time he went home? Penelope and
Telemachus can’t hold out much longer!
 Zeus:
I’d like to let him go home, but Poseidon is still ticked
off that he plunged a spear in his son,
the Cyclops’, eye.
 Athena:
Well, in the meantime, I’m going to Ithaca to help out
Odysseus’ family.
ODYSSEUS: Where are my men?
HERMES: The evil yet beautiful Calypso has captured
them and turned them into pigs.
ODYSSEUS: Oh no! What do I do? Well, they sort of
deserve it after opening up the winds…
HERMES: Seriously Odysseus?
ODYSSEUS: You’re right.
HERMES: Eat this herb, and it will protect you from her
potion. Then hold a knife to her throat and threaten to kill
her. She will make you an offer you can’t refuse.
ODYSSEUS: Okay.
CIRCE: Hey sexy man! You must be thirsty after sweating out so much
hotness.
ODYSSEUS: Yes, I am. I’ll have a drink of that! (HE DRINKS)
CIRCE: Wait? What!!!
ODYSSEUS: I’ll kill you! (HOLDING A KNIFE TO HER THROAT)
CIRCE: No! If you kill me, you’ll never see your men again! Unless you
sleep with me!
ODYSSEUS: Like a sleepover! We can roast marshmellows and tell secrets!
Oh boy!
CIRCE: Ah, yeah. That’s exactly what I mean…NOT!
QUICKWRITE E
12/4 Period 4
12/5 Period 5/1
 Last class period we talked about drawing parallels.
Now, when Odysseus welcomed himself to the cheese
and home of the Cyclops, he learned that the tradition
of hospitality was not honored in that faraway land.
 When have you erred on the side of “cultural
insensitivity” when encountering a new place or group
of people?
 If you can’t think of a personal experience, feel free to write
about a movie or someone you know.
The Lotus Eaters 1048-49
 Odysseus: First, there was this storm:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tENXhDLi5o8
 After nine days of floating after that storm, we came
upon the land of the Lotus Eaters.
 Lotus Eaters: Welcome to our Island! LOTUS OFFERING
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34VMhv4Cpok (2
minutes in)
The Cyclops
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5OERqTniro
Here’s a silly video about
cultural insensitivity:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRl6ALEjeV0
Friday, Dec.
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Period 4/5
 At this point in the story, do you think Odysseus is
controlling his fate or are the Gods controlling his fate?
Why? Support your answer with evidence.
 Odyssey movie link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzLhXEPEw6w
Quickwrite F
12/11/13
 On the “Passport to Ithaca” sheet, you are asked to
give examples of the seven deadly sins. Explain how
Odysseus “must” commit the sin or “lust” in the Book
of the Witch.
 We will fill out the other sins together!
BOOK OF THE WITCH

MAN #1: Check out that hot chick!

MAN #2: She is fine!

CIRCE: Gentlemen, there’s plenty of me to go around.

MAN #3: Seriously?

CIRCE: Yes! But you must be thirsty. Drink this…

(As the men drink the potion, they turn into swine.)

MEN: Oink! Oink!

CIRCE: Ha! Stupid men!

MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE SHIP….
FLT
 Review the episodes read thus far and articulate
parallels you can draw between literature and real life
in order to become active makers of meaning.
QUICK BACKGROUND
Aristotilian vs. Episodic Plotlines
Qualities of a Tragic Hero
QUESTION 1:
(for first mate)
What destroyed
Odysseus’ men?
QUESTION 2:
2nd Mate
 While Odysseus is away, Penelope must fend off the
advances of her suitors. Give the class “Penelope” a
reason why she must consider your marriage proposal.
My distinguished father is lost,
who ruled among you once, mild as a father,
and there is now this greater evil still:
my home and all I have are being ruined.
they came—sons of the best men here among them—
lads with no stomach for an introduction
to Ikários, her father across the sea;
he would require a wedding gift, and give her
to someone who found favor in her eyes.
No; these men spend their days around our house
killing our beeves and sheep and fatted goats,
carousing, soaking up our good dark wine,
not caring what they do. They squander everything.
We have no strong Odysseus to defend us,
and as to putting up a fight ourselves—
we’d only show our incompetence in arms.
My house is being plundered: is this courtesy?
Where is your indignation? Where is your shame?
Think of the talk in the islands all around us,
and fear the wrath of the gods, 70
or they may turn, and send you some devilry.
are tied.”
Book 3: The Lord of the Western Approaches
 Telemachus and Athena (in disguise) ask Nestor what
happened to Odysseus; he doesn’t know anything
 Nestor went home after the war with Menelaus; Odie
hung with Agammenon for an extra day
 When Agamemnon got home after the war, his wife
had found a new lover who proceeded to murder him
 Athena reveals herself
Book 4: The Red-Haired King and His Lady
 Telemachus goes to visit Menelaus and Helen
 A man there tells him that Odie is Calypso’s prisoner
 While he is away, the suitors plot to kill him
 Penelope finds out and worries, but Athena uses magic
to reassure her that she will protect her son
Book 5: Sweet Nymph and Open Sea
 The Gods finally decide to let Odysseus leave
 Hermes is sent done to tell Calypso to let him go
 After 18 days at sea, Poseidon starts a storm
 Gods give him a magic veil to protect him; he is saved
Books 6-8 He has some adventures with some
ladies and tells some tales to men
Book 9: New Coasts and Poseidon’s Son
By now Odysseus has landed on the island of Phaecia,
and he is telling his story.
Excerpt page 1047
HOMEWORK
 Critical Thinking Questions (p. 1049)
 Answer in Journal
WELCOME BACK!
 You have five minutes to check-in with your neighbors
whom you have missed for three weeks.
ANNOUNCMENTS
 -3 WEEKS LEFT IN THE SEMESTER
 -SPECIAL DATES/HOLIDAYS
 -ODYSSEY WORK COLLECTION PACKET
GRADES
Tuesday, January
 QUICKWRITE:
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2014
THE LAND OF THE DEAD
 ODYSSEUS: You heard what said, guys. We have to go to the
underworld.
 MAN #1: We’re going straight to hell!
 ODYSSEUS: Well yes, but not like that.
 GHOSTS: (coming at Odysseus and his men like zombies.) Living
flesh! Brains! Nom! Nom!
 ODYSSEUS: Get away from us! Here! I’ll slaughter a goat for
you! (throw candy and the zombies gobble it up and sit back down)
 ELPENOR: Odysseus!
 ODYSSEUS: Elpenor! You’re dead?
 ELPENOR: Yes…You guys didn’t even notice? Geeze! Well, I got
drunk and slept on Circe’s roof. When I was going down the
ladder backwards, I slipped and broke my neck.
Continued….
 MAN #1: Man, that’s too bad.
 ELPENOR: Tell me about it. But Odysseus, I can’t rest in piece until
you bury my body. Promise me you’ll do it?
 ODYSSEUS: Consider it done.
 ELPENOR: Thanks.
 ANTICLEA: Odysseus…is that you?
 ODYSSEUS: (he hugs her) Mom! You were alive when I left!
 ANTICLEA: 20 years is a long time to leave, dear. You must return
home before too much more changes.
 ODYSSEUS: I’m trying, mom.
 TIRESIAS: Odysseus…is that you?
Last one.
 ODYSSEUS: Tiresias! How do I get home?
 TIRESIAS: Give me blood, and I will talk.
 (Odysseus gives him a drink.)
 Thank you. Poseidon is making it really hard for you because you
blinded his son. With the help of your shipmates, you must pass
through a dangerous strait. Then you will find the cattle of Helios.
Don’t le tyour men touch them!
 MAN #1: Oh, Odysseus! We would never disobey you!
 TIRESIAS: If your men touch the cattle, I’m afraid you’ll be the only
one to make it home. When you do get there, you’ll notice all the
mooches eating your food and trying to get with your woman. Kill
them all! Eventually you will make a sacrifice for Poseidon, and he
will forgive you. Later, gator.
 MAN #1: Old people, especially old dead people give me the creeps.
CLASS/HOMEWORK
 CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS 1-7 p. 1069.
These must be answered in complete sentences!
 ODYSSEY PACKET QUESTIONS pages 33-35
ORAL WARM-UP
 Please discuss with your neighbor:
 When seeing Elpenor in the Land of Dead and his
mother Odysseus expressed grief. Why hadn’t he
displayed this emotion previously? Do you think
showing emotion makes a leader appear weak?
QUICKWRITE G
1/8th pd. 4 Wednesday
1/9th pd. 5/1 Thursday
 For a hero, Odysseus sure has a lot of flaws. What do you
think is the worst:
 -cheating on his wife?
 -not even noticing that Elpenor was dead?
 -ignoring the fact that his mom committed suicide because
she was tired of waiting for him?
 EXPLAIN YOUR POINT OF VIEW in 2-4 SENTENCES.
THINK ALOUD
 Does Odysseus control his fate or do the Gods control
his fate? Be prepared to share your point of view.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzLhXEPEw6w
Read “The Sirens” p. 1071
 CAST:
 Sirens (2)
 Odysseus
 2 Men
ODYSSEUS: Men, because I care about you as
equals, I will tell you what is about to happen.
It is possible that we may die….but we will
fight off death as long as we can. We are about
to pass the Sirens. Their beauty and voices will
try to seduce us, but we must ignore them. So
men, tie me up, and if I beg you to untie me
don’t listen! I can’t fall victim to their sweet
voices or faces.
(Sirens sing around Odysseus and try to get him to
follow them.)
(We will do Scylla and
Charybdis next class)
Odysseus: Remember what Tiresias said. Whatever we do, we
must not eat the Cattle of the Sun.
Narrator: But a month went by, and the men ran out of food.
Man #1: I’m so hungry. We should eat a cow.
Man #2: No way! You heard what Odysseus said! If we eat one
of Helio’s cattle, we will die!
Man#1: Well, we’re going to starve to death if we don’t eat!
Odysseus: Guys, I’m going to go pray for food. Don’t eat the
cattle.
(He leaves)
Man #1: Are you sure you want to do that?
Eurylocus: Dying of starvation is the worst death possible. Let’s just
slaughter and eat one of the cows. We will build a temple for Helios when we
get back to Ithaca to say we’re sorry.
Man#1: But won’t he curse us? You heard what Tiresias said….
Man#2: Yeah….if we eat a cow, then we will never make it back home.
Eurylocus: Well, would you rather die as skin and bones of hunger or be
thrown into the sea with a full belly? Come on…let’s tempt fate.
MEN: Okay.
(Odysseus returns)
Odysseus: I smell cheeseburgers. (He sees the men eating.) What have you
done!?!
Lampetia: I am Lampetia, a nymph who serves
Helios, the god of the Sun. I’m going to tell on you!
Na na na na boo boo!
(She runs to tell Helios.)
Helios, Odysseus’ men ate your cows. Get ‘em!
Helios: What!!!!! Zeus! Punish Odysseus and his men!
They ate my cattle!
ZEUS: I promise to strike down all of his men with
my lightening bolt tomorrow. The power of my bolt
will splinter their ships until they all find themselves in
icy, watery graves! Muah ha ha!
Quickwrite H
 PUT THESE EVENTS IN ORDER:
 Calypso’s Island
 The Cicones
 Sirens
 Lastrogynians
 The Land of the Dead
 The Cattle of the Sun
 The Trojan War
QUICKWRITE I:
 When Odysseus comes to the home of Eumaeus
disguised as a beggar, he is reunited with Telemachus.
The three come up with a plan to take back that
kingdom. Please describe, in as much detail as you can,
what they plan to do.
SEVEN DEADLY SINS
 STEP 1: Rotate your desks into groups of four. (30 sec)
 STEP 2: Grab one of the posters of sins from the pack
wall.
 STEP 3: In your groups of four, you must provide
textual evidence or a personal ancedote for each of the
seven deadly sins. Four of the sins must be defined by
quotes. Three of the sins must be defined by personal
experiences of the group members. If you finish with
time to spare, then add additional personal
experiences.
EXAMPLE
 GREED: Odysseus and his men showed greed when
they raided the resources on Ismarus off the coast of
the Cicones: “I stormed that place and killed all the
men that fought. Plunder we took, and we enslaved all
the women” (42-44). Because they were victorious at
war, the crew felt greedy and almost justified in taking
goods from others who were weaker.
 TRAGIC HERO ELEMENT: Odysseus demonstrates
“capacity for suffering” after this episode because he
realizes the true impact of losing six benches worth of
men per ship. This definitely affects his sense of duty
to protect and lead his men.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
 Each group member completes 1-2 cards that list the
quote or ancedote and which element of a tragic hero
that the example demonstrates. Be prepared to share
out with the class.