tuesday, February 28, CYCLOPS

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of character traits and how those traits affect motive and action.

DO NOW

Vocabulary - Adversary vs. Adversity - what is the difference between these two words? Use them both in sentence (words on page 649).

1. Find the answers to the following questions on pages 665-670.

a. What does Odysseus tell Cyclops his name is? Why is this clever?

b. What is the homeric simile in lines 385-392?

c. What is ironic about lines 397-410?

d. Add two character traits to Odysseus. Specifically reread lines 415-420 to help you with the answer.

e. What is Odysseus' plan to get the men out of the cave? lines 423-440.

Write down character traits of Odysseus and of Polyphemus.

2. We will watch the beginning of THE ODYSSEY through the Cyclops. You will be given a FILM REVIEW SHEET with questions. The answer to these questions are in order of the events in the movie. You should answer them as we watch. At the end of the film, this sheet will be collected and graded as a test. Do not lose it!

Exit Pass

As they are leaving Cyclops' Island, does Odysseus think his pride and arrogance are negative traits that are hurting him? How do you know?