In groups, pick one episode from The Odyssey to analyze. Explain what happens in that episode, what it means, and how it ties into the larger themes of the story. Also, compare and contrast how that episode is depicted in the movie as opposed to the book.
Choose from the following episodes. Reply to this post to tell which episode your group has chosen.
Calypso
The Cyclops
The God of the Wind
Circe
The Journey into the Underworld
The Final Battle
Consider some of the following issues in your response.
Odysseus’ heroic attributes—How do his heroic characteristics present themselves? Are they always strengths, or do they sometimes also cause problems?
The roles of women—What women are in the part of the story you’ve chosen? What kind of character or societal role do you see in them? Are they good, bad, strong, weak? How do they compare to Odysseus?
Dangers and temptations—What poses a bigger problem for Odysseus in this part of the story? Danger or temptation?
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Dr Gerald, Our group has chosen Calypso for our next blog project. Stacy Therrell, Erica Gilley, and Cheryl Jordan
Robin, Brian, and Kristin have chosen The Cyclops.
Kyle, Brandon, and Lindsey have chosen the god of wind..
Krista, Enotris, Ashley, and Nicole will do Circe
janna daisy and curtis have chosen the final battle
Jennifer, Tracy, and Sarah have chosen Journey into the Underworld.
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