Mapping the Hero’s Journey (20 points)REQUIRED

Using the movie and the text, create a chart that outlines the hero’s journey. Feel free to use pictures to illustrate each event. Outline min. 10 steps.

All written responses will be a minimum of six sentences: topic sentence, minimum of four details, and a closing sentence. You are to use evidence from the text to support your analysis. As a scholar, you are to show that you capable of using analytical and critical thinking skills. Finally, you must show insight and reflection in your response.

CHOOSE ONE

-Role of Women

Describe the role women play in Homer’s Odyssey. (Draw conclusions from the text and the movie.) Use specific example to support your position.

-Gods & Monsters

Who were the “good guys” and who were the “bad guys”. Support your answer with specific examples. Must discuss at least 9.

-Epic

What is an epic, and how does The Odyssey fit that definition?

CHOOSE ONE

-Odysseus’ Odyssey

What lessons did Odysseus learn on his journey? Describe the role the gods play in Odysseus obtaining these lessons. (Must use specific examples)

-Odysseus, a Changed Hero

How did Odysseus change from the beginning of his journey till the end? Discuss specific examples to support your answer. (Must use specific examples)

-Odysseus as a mortal hero

Odysseus describes himself to Alcinous in “Sailing from Troy” as “guile in peace and war”. How does Homer show Odysseus as being a hero that is guile (craftiness; cunning)? How does Homer also show Odysseus as also having mortal qualities?

CHOOSE ONE

Who are the Gods?

Choose 3 god/goddesses. Research the stories behind the god/goddesses in the Odyssey. Present background information about them.

Odysseus’ Itinerary

Create a timeline and map of his journey. Begin when he departs Troy and end with his return trip home. You may use information from the text, movie, and individual research.

Themes of the Odyssey

Pick a theme from the story. Draw a comic or create a collage illustrating one of the themes. Write an explanation telling why this works as a theme (include examples from the text):

1 A boy must struggle to become a man.

2 A soldier must struggle to get home from a war.

3 A king must struggle reclaim a kingdom (Ithaca).

DUE:______