The Odyssey – A Student Guide

by Julie · Published September 26, 2016 · Updated February 18, 2017

• Read The Odyssey, books 1 – 24, and participate in class discussions.
• Watch “Greek Myths, True Stories,” Part I and Part II, by Robin Lane Fox, on Curiosity Stream (login required).  You can also find these videos on You Tube.
• Read the following posts concerning The Odyssey:
  • Homer and historical context
  • What is the Homeric Question?
  • The Ethical Code in The Odyssey
  • Features of oral poetry as shown in The Odyssey
  • Character treatment in The Odyssey
  • Language and style in The Odyssey
  • Plot in The Odyssey
  • Religion in Homer
• Post six commonly used formulaic phrases
• Find Evidence Assignment
• Painting with Words
• Quiz

 

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