Mr. Geib's webpage for Homer's classic epic adventure "The Odyssey."
"THE ODYSSEY"
"Look now how mortals are blaming the gods, for they say that evils come from us, but in fact they themselves have woes beyond their share because of their own follies." -- Homer
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ODYSSEUS, KING OF ITHACA:
"Evil deeds do not prosper; the slow man catches up with the swift." -- Homer
"I
am Laertes' son, Odysseus. Men hold me formidable for guile
in peace and wart."
Odysseus endures the beguiling Harpies.
TASKS:
Setting: First, go to the the ancient evidence: examine the historical context of the epic poem.
Inspiration: Click here to get hero and here for monster-creature files. Also, get Odysseus' good vs. bad and internal/external conflict files. Finally,.
Honor or Foolhardiness? The Fine Line Between Glory and Hubris
Resume: Odysseus Needs a Job.
Letter Assignment: "Dear Odysseus..."
Concluding Poem: "Ulysses" by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Last updated on March 6, 2007. |