Final section of the Odyssey

Big Ideas: Is Odysseus a hero or a villain?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your book review is on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Tear out the next section of the Odyssey. Our final Odyssey discussion will be on Thursday.
2. You will create your final two-column notes for the Odyssey. By now you should be able to make connections beyond the basics of the plot.
1. Where do you see wisdom, justice, courage, or self-control?
2. How is Odysseus polytrophos or polymetis?
3. How does Odysseus restore order to his kingdom as the returning king?
4. Is Odysseus bringing divine justice or human revenge?
3. We will start to collect quotes for the in-class essay on Friday.
1. Period 1 quotes
2. Period 6 quotes

Homework:

1. Make sure you start your new vocabulary unit.