Friday, March 16, Odyssey THEMES and Character

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of themes and symbols in the Odyssey and analyze character.

DO NOW

Explain how each Penelope and Odysseus use deception to their advantage.

1. Questions 29-30 - Symbols and themes. Open book and open note.

2. Interview a character from the Odyssey (talk show style).

a. Get a partner.

b. One of you will be the interviewer and the other will be a character from the Odyssey.

c. Imagine you are conducting the interview 6 months after Odysseus returns to Ithaca.

d .Develop a set of five interview questions and answers.

e. Be creative and ask questions that relate to the epic that we don't know the answer to.

f. Present the interview in front of class.

Classmates (audience) can ask questions at the end.

Exit Pass

In his heart, do you think Odysseus remained loyal to Penelope?