Tuesday, February 28, CYCLOPS & Circe

Objective: By the end of class, students will answer comprehensive questions regarding Cyclops and Circe.

DO NOW

Copy the character traits of Odysseus and Polyphemus from side board into notebooks.

1. Read the summary of the Odyssey through the Circe and answer the following comprehensive questions:

a. The Land of the Lotus Eaters is a clear warning against drug use. Explain how using drugs can interfere with one's goals. explain how it affected Odysseus' men.

b. Why didn't Odysseus leave the Cyclops cave right away? Why did he wait for the "owner" of the cae to come back?

c. Are Cyclops afraid of the gods? What does Cyclops do to make his point clear?

d. Why doesn't Odysseus kill the Cyclops while he has the chance?

d. What is Odysseus' plan?

e. What does Odysseus tell him his name is?

f. Why does this end up being very clever?

g. Why does Odysseus tell him who he is in the end?

h. Who is Cyclops (Polyphemus) father and why is that a problem for Odysseus?

i. Where do they go from Cyclops island?

j. What happens with the wind?

k. Where and how does Odysseus then lose most of his men?

l. What does Circe do to Odysseus' men?

m. Who helps Odysseus and how?

n. What is an external conflict of Odysseus' when with Circe?

o. What is an internal conflict that he might have? Do you think he feels guilty? Why or why not?

p. What does Circe tell Odysseus to do in order to get home?

2. We will continue to view THE ODYSSEY. You must complete the film questions as you view. I will collect the sheets at the end of every class. This film review sheet will be graded as a test at the end of the film.

Exit Pass

SELF-INDULGENCE is becoming a theme in the Odyssey. How do Odysseus and his men indulge in women, wine, food and drugs so far?