Transcript The Odyssey: Calypso, the Sweet Nymph

Honors English I
2/7/14
Friday, 2/7
Agenda
 Roots practice and review sheet
 Review polyphemus
 Odysseus and the flawed hero
 Epithets lesson and writing
 Calypso, the sweet Nymph
Warm up and Review
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?
Making a wordle for Odysseus
 Share characteristics of Odysseus from your
organizer yesterday.
Final Question: Talk with a partner
Why would Homer, the author of
the Odyssey, create a hero with so
many negative characteristics?
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?
New topic before we read our next story
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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”
“Apollo, rouser of armies”
“The giant killer, Hermes”
“Zeus, father of Gods and men”
Epithet
A descriptive
phrase, linked to a name, that
helps to describe a particular
character or thing.
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
Characterization
•Identify individuals
•Give the audience an opportunity
to recognize their favorites
Examples
•Odysseus, master mariner and soldier
•Scylla, the monster of the gray rock
Types of Epithets
 Origin/Home
 Patronymic (Who’s your daddy?)
 Appearance/State
 Skill/Art
 Position
 Heroic Quality/General
1. Origins/Home
Example
 Tells the birthplace or
kingdom of the
character
 Odysseus, whose home
is on Ithaca
2. Patronymic
Example
 Gives the lineage of the
character
 Odysseus, son of
Laertes
3. Appearance/State
Example
 Physical description of
the character
 Circe, loveliest of
goddesses
4. Skill/Art
Example
 Refers to a noteworthy
attribute
 Odysseus, master
mariner and soldier
5. Position
Example
 Identifies the
character's position in
their society
 Poseidon, god of the
wine-dark sea
6. Heroic Quality/General
Example
 Identifies epic or
cultural ideals or
innate qualities
 Odysseus, raider of
cities
Create one epithets for
each of the following people:
 Your favorite
actor/singer/band
 your favorite character
from a movie
 your best friend
*You should have 3 epithets when
you finish.
 You may NOT:
• be hurtful, coarse,
indecent, vulgar or
gross
REMEMBER: KEEP
IT SCHOOL
APPROPRIATE
The Odyssey: Calypso, the
Sweet Nymph
PAGE 652 IN THE PURPLE BOOK
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?
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.
Move to sit with a partner
Read 652-654
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
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.
Let’s Analyze This further…
1.
What is the tone of the setting before Calypso
releases Odysseus? Find a line (or set of lines) that
prove your answer.
2.
What line(s) best show Odysseus’ feelings before he
is notified of his release?
3.
What does she try to do before she officially lets
Odysseus go? What do her actions and words say
about her?
4.
How does he respond to Calypso’s persuading talk?
What does his reaction suggest about him?