DO NOW
Compare photos of Cyclops on pages 662 and 660. Write down descriptions of each and how they are different visually and what kind of mood each creates. Which picture of the Cyclops is more realistic? Why?
1. Read the summary of the Odyssey through the Cyclops 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?
2. We will view the begining of THE ODYSSEY. You must complete the film questions as you view. This film review sheet will be graded as a test at the end of the film.
EXIT PASS
List as many character traits of Odysseus as you can. they can be both positive and negative. Use your knowledge from film and reading.
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