Transcript Hero's Journey

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Part 1: Characteristics of the Epic
Practice: Lit. P1095
Epic Hero
Epic Plot
Epic Setting
Archetypes
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Epic Themes
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Part 2: The Language of Homer
Translation 1 (verse)
Translation 2 (prose)
When primal Dawn spread on the eastern sky
her fingers of pink light, Odysseus’ true son
stood up, drew on his tunic and his mantle,
slung on a sword-belt and a new-edged sword,
tied his smooth feet into good rawhide sandals,
And left his room, a god’s brilliance upon him.
Dawn came, showing her rosy fingers
through the early mists, and Telemachus
leapt out of bed. He dressed himself,
slung a sharp sword over his shoulder,
strapt a stout pair of boots on his lissom
feet, and came forth from his chamber
like a young god.
----translated by Robert Fitzgerald (1961)
----translated by W. H. D. Rouse (1937)
* Define verse and prose. How are they different?
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Part 2: The Language of Homer
continued…
•A simile is a
comparison between
two unlike things,
using the word like
or as. An epic simile
develops at great
length , so it goes for
several line.
epic
similes
•An epithet is a brief
description phrase
used to characterize
a particular person
or thing. Odysseus is
known by various
epithets, including
“son of Laertes” and
“raider of cities.”
•An allusion is a
reference to a
famous person,
place, or event.
•Don’t confuse
allusion with illusion!
epithets
allusions
* Practice: Lit. P1097
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Part 3: Reading the Epic
•Note the changing
narrators
•Visualize & predict
Narrative
Poetry
Practice: Lit. P1099
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Reflection
of its time
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•Listen for sound
devices: alliteration,
assonance,
consonance &
rhyme
•Imagery &
figurative language
•Character traits
•Influence from
Greek history
•Greek mythology
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Part 4: Analyze the Literature
Read the excerpt from Book 14 and
respond to the questions on P1100—
1101
Define and explain the main elements
of an epic poem: epic hero, archetypes,
epic simile, epithet, allusion, etc.
Group discussion: Will Odyssey make a
good movie? Why or why not?
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Odyssey Book 1:
A Goddess Intervenes
Quote: “skilled in all ways
of contending”
He is talented.
Quote: “weathered many
bitter nights”
He is tough.
Quote: “fought…to save
his life”
He is aggressive.
Quote: “to bring his
shipmates home”
He is brave.
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Analyze Visuals (Lit. P1105):
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Analyze Visuals Suggested Answer
strength
seaworthiness
power
royalty
warship
fearless
the mythical setting of the scene
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THE TROJAN WAR IS OVER
AND ODYSSEUS HEADS HOME FOR
ITHACA.
Book 5: Calypso, the Sweet Nymph
Odysseus is the only
survivor of a storm, and
finally floats up on the
island of Ogygia.
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OK, CALYPSO
You have to
stay here for 7
years!
Epic Simile
The simile compares the flight of a
seagull, fishing in the waves, to
Hermes’ trip to Calypso. The
comparison conveys Hermes’
dexterity, speed, and supreme
confidence as messenger of the
god.
Identify the epic simile in
lines 9-12. What does this
comparison tell you about
Hermes?
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Targeted Passage (lines 15-31)
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‘”Feast of the Nymph
Calypso for Odysseus"
by Jan Brueghel) ca. 1616
Epic Hero(lines 43-54)
These lines emphasize
Odysseus’ loyalty and
determination. Although he
is the captive of the beautiful
Calypso, he still longs for
home and looks to the
horizon.
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Epithet: a descriptive term or phrase
used like a title to characterize a person.
He is referred to as “the strategist
Odysseus” because of his shrewd,
diplomatic way of handling people and
situations. In lines 81-86, Odysseus
cleverly flatters Calypso, allaying her
jealousy and anger, while he remains loyal
to Penelope. The epithet also supports
Calypso’s reference to him as “versatile
Odysseus”.
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Book 9: New Coasts and Poseidon’s
Son- “I am Laertes’ Son”
family
home
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Book 9: The Lotus Eaters
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Book 9: The Cyclops
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Book 9: The Cyclops
What are
you
going to
do with
that hot
stick?
I JUST POKED
OUT NOBODY’S
EYE!
Polyphemus
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Book 10:
Circe, the Grace of the Witch
So he sailed
to Aeolus
DON’T OPEN
THE BAG!
But when the ships are in
sight of Ithaca, Odysseus'
men get curious and open
the bag of winds…
Away from Aeolus, Odysseus and his
fleet come to a strange place called
the Land of the Laestrygonians. The
people here are cannibals and they
eat some of Odysseus' men. Then
they launch rocks from the high
cliffs, destroying 11 of Odysseus' 12
ships. Odysseus is compelled to leave
with only his ship.
Book 10:
Circe, the Grace of the Witch
When Odysseus
arrived on Aeaea,
Circe touched his
comrades with a
wand and turned
them into wolves,
swine, asses and
lion.
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“YOUR MEN
MAKE FINE
BEASTS”
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You’ve been
here a year,
GO TO
HADES.
Book 11: The Land of the Dead
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In Hades he met
the souls of
Achilles,
Agamemnon, and
others, including
his mother.
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P1129: Lines 89-91
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Book 12:
The Sirens; Scylla and Charybdis
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WHY DO I HAVE
WAX IN MY EARS
AND WHY DOES
THE BOSS HAVE
THAT LOOK
IN HIS EYE?
Targeted Passage: Lines 4-21
(Lit. P1130)
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In sailing past the
cliff of Scylla, she
snatched some
of his comrades,
and gobbled
them up.
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Calypso’s Island
HE IS FINALLY SENT HOME ON A RAFT
ON THE COMMAND OF THE GODS.
BUT HIS RAFT BREAKS APART!
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He was washed
up naked on the
shore of the
Phaeacians,
where
Nausicaa, the
daughter of
King Alcinous,
was washing
the clothes.
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ALCINOUS FURNISHES
A SHIP TO FINALLY
TAKE ODYSSEUS HOME.
MEANWHILE, HIS WIFE
PENELOPE HAS BEEN
STALLING HER SUITORS.
YOU’LL JUST HAVE TO
WAIT UNTIL I FINISH
WEAVING THIS.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN
WHEN ODYSSEUS
RETURNS HOME?
READ ON
TO FIND OUT.
(The End of Part I)
Vocabulary in Context
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