Imagine that Odysseus and the Cyclops went in front of Zeus,
Poseidon and the other gods. What would each say to plead their
side of the case? Reference parts of the Odyssey as you fill out the
following outline.
Polyphemus
VS.
I have been wronged by Odysseus and
he should be punished because…
Odysseus
Polyphemus got what he deserved
because…
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Now Create a script based on the debate Polyphemus and
Odysseus might have. Your script MUST include:
 Dialogue (dialogue should include at least 2 lines of
original dialogue from the story!!!)
 Reference to the major points each character would
bring up to defend themselves (use your outline!)
 A picture of what the debate might look like (blank
computer paper and markers are at the front of the
room).