The Odyssey by Homer The Odyssey Global Introductions/ Journal Topics

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The Odyssey by Homer The Odyssey Global
Introductions/Journal Topics
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Journeys Obstacles

• Write a paragraph that tells of a journey you
  have taken or imagined. Describe something
  challenging or amazing that occurred. Use at
  least 2 of these words coincide, eliminate,
  encounter, highlight, interact.

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Leadership

• What are the characteristics of a good leader?
  Use at least 2 of these words motivate,
  challenge, anticipate, determination, embrace,
  demonstrate.

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Impossible Obstacles

• Obstacles-What makes an obstacle impossible to
  overcome? Use at least 2 of the following words
  achieve, adapt, cease, challenge, contemplate,
  justify.

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Temptation

• Which is more difficult to overcome or
  resist-tempters or aggressors? Use at least 2 of
  the following wordscovet, desire, transform,
  interact, oppose.

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Odysseus Leadership

• What leadership characteristics have we seen in
  Odysseus character so far? Use at least 2 of
  these words asserts, strengthens, reveals,
  compliments, transforms

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Tragic Flaw

• One characteristic of an epic is that the
  protagonist has a tragic flaw (a personality flaw
  that causes the individual harm). What is
  Odysseus greatest fault based on our readings?
  Use at least 2 of these words undermine,
  portray, criticize, declares

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Reunion

• Imagine that you have been separated from a loved
  one for an extended amount of time (over 10
  years). How would you feel if you were suddenly
  reunited with your loved one? What emotions would
  you have? What questions would you ask? Use at
  least 2 of these words affect, compel, desire,
  embrace, ponder, reflect.

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Betrayal

• Odysseus finally returns home only to find his
  land and house overrun by suitors. Imagine you
  are Odysseus or Penelope. How do you feel knowing
  that the men have betrayed you? How do you plan
  to respond? Use at least 2 of these words
  challenge, compel, assert, reflect, indicate.

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Odysseus Leadership

• Overall, was Odysseus a good or bad leader?
  Provide specific examples to defend your
  position criticize, alter, cease, demonstrates,
  embody, transforms

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Change

• If you could change any part of the story, what
  would you change and why?

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Greek Culture

• After reading The Odyssey, what seemed to be
  valued in Greek society and culture?