Homer’s Epics have had a huge influence on the ________________________Western Literature. The Odyssey is considered a ______________________to the Iliad (the epic story of the fall of Troy), and follows ________________________ in his ______________________ journey back from Troy to his home in Ithaca. Summary: (Write 1 sentence answering the essential question) COMPLETED Notes: Introduction to The Odyssey An Epic is: A long, narrative poem that tells of the adventures of a hero who in some way embody the values of their civilization A physically impressive hero of national or historic importance A vast setting encompassing much of the physical world and sometimes the Land of the Dead A quest or journey undertaken in search of something valuable The involvement of the supernatural Glorification of the hero in the end Based on a specific culture (we’re eventually going to be writing about how The Odyssey reflects the values of Greek culture, so start thinking about this!) The Greeks believed that all epic heroes go on the same journey. Epic journeys tend to have a pattern (called The Hero’s Journey). B. Three major stages of the Hero’s Journey: Separation: Call to adventure Refusal of the call Crossing the threshold Initiation: The Road of Trials Apotheosis (hero is transformed into their full potential- or a divine state)
Homer’s Epics have had a huge influence on the ________________________Western Literature. The Odyssey is considered a ______________________to the Iliad (the epic story of the fall of Troy), and follows ________________________ in his ______________________ journey back from Troy to his home in Ithaca. Summary: (Write 1 sentence answering the essential question) COMPLETED Notes: Introduction to The Odyssey An Epic is: A long, narrative poem that tells of the adventures of a hero who in some way embody the values of their civilization A physically impressive hero of national or historic importance A vast setting encompassing much of the physical world and sometimes the Land of the Dead A quest or journey undertaken in search of something valuable The involvement of the supernatural Glorification of the hero in the end Based on a specific culture (we’re eventually going to be writing about how The Odyssey reflects the values of Greek culture, so start thinking about this!) The Greeks believed that all epic heroes go on the same journey. Epic journeys tend to have a pattern (called The Hero’s Journey). B. Three major stages of the Hero’s Journey: Separation: Call to adventure Refusal of the call Crossing the threshold Initiation: The Road of Trials Apotheosis (hero is transformed into their full potential- or a divine state)
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