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World Literature

World Literature. Mr. Garcia. Unit 2: The Hero. The Odyssey. The most popular poem of the ancient world. A sequel to the poem, The Iliad , about the ten year Battle of Troy, finally won when Odysseus suggested a sneak attack with soldiers hiding in a wooden horse. . The Odyssey.

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World Literature

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  1. World Literature Mr. Garcia. Unit 2: The Hero

  2. The Odyssey The most popular poem of the ancient world. A sequel to the poem, The Iliad, about the ten year Battle of Troy, finally won when Odysseus suggested a sneak attack with soldiers hiding in a wooden horse.

  3. The Odyssey The most popular poem of the ancient world. A sequel to the poem, The Iliad, about the ten year Battle of Troy, finally won when Odysseus suggested a sneak attack with soldiers hiding in a wooden horse.

  4. Odysseus wants to go home Sadly, Poseidon was rooting for the Trojans, and blames Odysseus for their defeat. Zeus forbids Poseidon from killing Odysseus, so instead, Poseidon prevents him from getting home.

  5. Homer The Odyssey, and The Iliad, are said to have been written by Homer, a blind traveling poet. More likely, it was written and rewritten hundreds of time as an oral tale before being put into print. Homer is Greek for Blind...

  6. The story of The Odyssey What follows is a quick summary of the entire book, since we will only be reading sections. There are twenty-four chapters (traditionally called books) and so, twenty-four slides.

  7. Book 1: Athena Inspires the Prince The son of Odysseus, Telemachus, sits in Ithaca, awaiting his father’s return after being gone for twenty years. Athena, wanting to help Odysseus get home, goes to Telemachus and tells him to go find his father.

  8. Book 2: Telemachus Sets Sail Telemachus leaves his mother, Penelope, behind and sets off to find his Dad. Penelope is left with hundreds of suitors, who hope to inherit Odysseus’ lands and kingship by marrying Penelope.

  9. Book 3: King Nestor Remembers Telemachus lands in the kingdom of King Nestor, who fought with Odysseus in Troy. King Nestor regails Telemachus with stories from Troy, then gives him horses to travel to check other kingdoms.

  10. Book 4: The King and Queen of Sparta Again, Telemachus is welcomed to a Greek Kingdom to be told stories of his father’s heroism. The King is also upset at men hovering around Penelope in Ithaca. Meanwhile, Penelope discovers that Telemachus has left her.

  11. Book 5: Odysseus - Nymph and Shipwreck Meanwhile, Odysseus is shipwrecked on an island with the witch Calypso, who loves him. Sadly for her, Odysseus only wants to return home. He spends all day staring at the sea, but returns to her bed every night. Athena finally forces Calypso to let him leave, and Odysseus departs the island.

  12. Book 6: The Princess and the Stranger Odysseus lands in Phaeacia, a kingdom ruled by Alcinous. Nausicaa, his daughter, sees Odysseus, and guided by Athena, orders him bathed and brought to the palace, and told to knock on the palace gates after Nausicaa goes inside.

  13. Book 7: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens Odysseus enters Phaeacia, where the king is reminded that turning away strangers angers the Gods. Alcinous agrees and gives him a room for the night.

  14. Book 8: A Day for Songs and Contests Alcinous throws a party and sporting competition. A young man mocks Odysseus for not participating in the games, and angered, Odysseus defeats the young man in every challenge. Finally, Odysseus reveals his true named and is honored in the city.

  15. Book 9: In the One-Eyed Giant’s Cave We’re reading this one.

  16. Book 10: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea Odysseus is granted a Bag of Winds to help send him home quickly, but his men think the bag holds treasure and tear it open, sending the wind flying out and raising a storm that again knocks Odysseus off course.

  17. Book 11: The Kingdom of the Dead Odysseus tells his listeners that he traveled to the underworld to obtain a prophecy about how to get home.

  18. Book 12: The Cattle of the Sun We’re reading this one.

  19. Book 13: Ithaca at Last Odysseus finishes his tale and departs for home. He lands in Ithaca, but Poseidon clouds his mind and he does not recognize it. Athena arrives in disguise and leads him towards the palace, then departs to fetch Telemachus.

  20. Book 14: The Loyal Swineherd Odysseus dresses as a poor beggar to avoid being detected by the suitors. He meets a Swineherd who feels pity on the beggar and clothes him.

  21. Book 15: The Prince Sets Sail for Home Telemachus is urged by Athena to leave Sparta and return home. Sparta gives him gifts and he departs. Odysseus plans to enter the castle in disguise.

  22. Book 16: Father and Son Odysseus is revealed to Telemachus, who does not recognize him. The suitors attack Telemachus, worried he will try to get the inheritance they are after.

  23. Book 17: Stranger at the Gate Telemachus re-enters the palace and finds Penelope. Odysseus, again in disguise, enters the palace where he is mocked by the suitors.

  24. Book 18: The Beggar King of Ithaca Odysseus, dressed as a beggar, warns the suitors that Odysseus is alive and will take revenge. None believe him.

  25. Book 19: Penelope and her Guest Penelope is visited by Athena in a dream, who tells her Odysseus is near.

  26. Book 20: Portents Gather The suitors attempt to force Penelope into deciding who will marry her. Odysseus and Telemachus plan their final revenge.

  27. Book 21 - 24 You have to wait to see the rest...

  28. Book 9: In the One-Eyed Giant’s Cave We’re reading this one.

  29. Book 10: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea Odysseus is granted a Bag of Winds to help send him home quickly, but his men think the bag holds treasure and tear it open, sending the wind flying out and raising a storm that again knocks Odysseus off course.

  30. Book 11: The Kingdom of the Dead Odysseus tells his listeners that he traveled to the underworld to obtain a prophecy about how to get home.

  31. Book 12: The Cattle of the Sun We’re reading this one.

  32. Book 13: Ithaca at Last Odysseus finishes his tale and departs for home. He lands in Ithaca, but Poseidon clouds his mind and he does not recognize it. Athena arrives in disguise and leads him towards the palace, then departs to fetch Telemachus.

  33. Book 14: The Loyal Swineherd Odysseus dresses as a poor beggar to avoid being detected by the suitors. He meets a Swineherd who feels pity on the beggar and clothes him.

  34. Book 15: The Prince Sets Sail for Home Telemachus is urged by Athena to leave Sparta and return home. Sparta gives him gifts and he departs. Odysseus plans to enter the castle in disguise.

  35. Book 16: Father and Son Odysseus is revealed to Telemachus, who does not recognize him. The suitors attack Telemachus, worried he will try to get the inheritance they are after.

  36. Book 18: The Beggar King of Ithaca Odysseus, dressed as a beggar, warns the suitors that Odysseus is alive and will take revenge. None believe him.

  37. The Ordinary World The Exposition. The world as it normally is for the hero before the introduction of the conflict.

  38. The Call to Adventure The introduction of the conflict. Something happens that forces the hero to join the quest. Typically, the Hero is called not just to save himself, but the entire world.

  39. Refusal of the Call The hero at first declines the quest, usually because the hero is worried, scared or unsure.

  40. Meeting the Mentor The Hero meets someone who teaches and encourages the hero, giving them the confidence to join the quest.

  41. Crossing the Threshold The Hero leaves the Ordinary World and departs for new worlds unknown. This is the beginning of the quest.

  42. Tests, Allies and Enemies The Hero makes friends who will help in the adventure. The Hero faces minor tests and smaller enemies, all geared towards teaching the Hero how to overcome the final villain.

  43. Approach / The Innermost Cave Now ready to face the final conflict, the Hero enters the world of the enemy.

  44. The Ordeal The final battle. The defeat of the obstacle and the end of the conflict.

  45. The Reward The Hero is granted a boon, something to reward his efforts that can be used to save the Ordinary World.

  46. The Road Back The Hero sets off to return to the Ordinary World.

  47. The Resurrection A final test, one that shows the Hero has become a totally new person. The Hero has changed because of facing the conflict.

  48. Return with the Elixir. The Hero returns to the Ordinary World, and brings whatever is needed to save the Ordinary World from harm or danger.

  49. FIDDS Overview Figurative Language Imagery Diction Details Syntax

  50. Figurative Language Describing something by connecting it to something else.

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