You will be given several handouts that explain where Odysseus spent 10 years following the fall of Troy.
The story starts "in the middle of things." While on Phaeacia, Odysseus shares the tale of the fantastic voyage before the Phaeacians give him a boat ride to Ithaca. Follow along:
Step 1: Read and discuss from the handout.
Step #2: Select an episode/book to study in detail. For example, did you know that Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon? (Sorry - I do not know the name of the mom. That is something for you to discover.) On the side board, write your name and the episode you plan to study - no duplicates.
A. Know the identities of any gods or goddesses associated with the episode.
B. Read three versions of the story.Remember our own EMCC library has excellent resources!
C. Watch a video from YouTube or other source. Take notes. Does the visual version agree with, detract from, or add to the written versions you discovered.
D. Locate works of art associated with your episode. Study them. Here are some things to consider when looking at art:
1. To where is your eye first drawn?
2. What colors are used? Are they symbolic? Would thepainting be more or less powerful or meaningful if the colors were changed?
3. Overall, what is going on in the art?
4. Where and when was the work of art created?
5. Overall, how accurately is the story told through the art? Explain
E. Try to find out "the rest of the story." For example,did you know that Cierce ultimately marries Telemachus, the son of Odysseus? Did you know that Cierce is a witch? There's even more!
F. Prepare to present your episode to the class. You will need to share what you found in A-E. Be creative. Feel free to create a PowerPoint, dress up, write a song, make a game to quiz us after your presentation, create your own work of art .... just have a bit of fun. Be creative. Be ready to share your information. We will generate more ideas in class. Be sure to note if there is a message or warning to readers of old and now.
Do post the answers to the questions and activities from A-E. Do explain what you plan to do to present to the class for F.
Presentations will be given on Tuesday, March 17th. You have up to 10 minutes for your presentation.
We will spend the rest of class looking at and discussing the voyage.
What is going on in Ithaca: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvumeqSBUl4
The Voyage of Odysseus in 11 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFgRppv5u6E
The Lotus Eaters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epZpxFIxL8I
Cyclopse Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHXak1aEexI
Another version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cVzPZqTeE
Kirk Douglas version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cVzPZqTeE
The Lastrygonians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORVi_i2jnas
Scylla and Chrybdis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpB3sOtmkhU
The real Chrybdis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIRTWxQOiLs
Passing the Sirens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu0aFTS9oA4
The battle in the great hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cVzPZqTeE
Overview of The Odyssey with modern links.
Map and Pictures and Overview of the journey
A 40 minute overview of the entire voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDliBj63nmM
These links are not the only links available on YouTube. You might be able to locate the entire 1950 something movie staring Kirk Douglas . That would be worth a look, but it is not required.
Do keep a log of the videos you view. Write a brief summary for each. Use the links here or look for links that are of interest to you for SEVEN of the episodes. You may do more for extra credit.
Be sure to provide the link along with your summary and evaluation of each episode/video you view.
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