ENGLISH – 2nd trimester – Day 54
1. A MAJOR theme of The Odyssey is obedience to the laws of the gods (without gods, man is nothing)…
a. Write down an example from the story of a character either obeying or disobeying “the laws of the gods.” Explain what happened in a sentence or two.
2. What is another word for “odyssey”?
3. Homer begins The Odyssey with a prayer to the Muses. What is another name for this prayer? (see page 1037)
4. Write down an example from The Odyssey that proves that Odysseus’ men are sometimes violent, mutinous, plundering warriors.
5. What law did the suitors break that makes Odysseus so angry with them?
a. See page 1094, lines 1254-1260
6. What does Helios threaten to do after Odysseus’ men eat his cattle?
a. See page 1074, lines 923-930.
7. What is an epithet used in The Odyssey?
8. Write a personal response to The Odyssey.
9. Write a critique of The Odyssey.
Add these 5 KEY THEMES from The Odyssey to your notebook:
1. Loyalty, devotion, and fortitude (courage; strength of mind)
2. The Greek ideal of strong mind and body
3. Wandering hero who weeps for home and family
4. Triumph of good over evil
5. Obedience to the laws of the gods
Pickup your 17-questions from Friday…and check your answers with one of the ANSWER KEYS on the large table.
Sign onto Schoology…go to UPDATES (on left side) and answer the 13 student perception questions (they are anonymous)…IMPORTANT: you’ll need to click “more” (at the bottom) to answer the last few questions.
To review your answers to past tests on Schoology, click on the test, then click “view assessment”…you will then see the question, your answer, and the correct answer.
ENGLISH homework:
Study for exam – Romeo & Juliet, The Odyssey see review sheet for details
Go to this link and take Odyssey tests…also ADD online tests for ANY item on the review sheet…including Romeo & Juliet…please NAME THE SITE in the title of your Padlet entries…
