Homework: Dear parents/ guardians, please assist your
child with today’s homework.
Option 3: Collections: Odysseus In The Iliad
"Oh man!
You can't count how many good things Odysseus has done for the Greeks, a real
leader in council and in battle...." This is how the Greek troops at Troy
describe Odysseus in Homer's Iliad. Often described as "wily" or
"cunning", Odysseus stands out among even the Greek heroes at Troy,
whether in battle or in council.
Though he is
known for his cleverness, Odysseus demonstrates (shows) that he is a great
fighter on the plains of Troy. Though he is no Achilles (greatest warrior of
all) or Ajax (great warrior), he still demonstrates his valor numerous (many)
times. As a favorite of Athena, goddess of war, few enemies who antagonize (mess
with) him live to tell the tale. Though Zeus grants (allows) the Trojans the
better of the fighting for much of the Iliad… Odysseus seldom (rarely) fails to
stand out among the Greeks against the oncoming Trojans, refusing to yield
until seriously wounded. He is also crucial in convincing the troops not to
pack up and head for home after Agamemnon (King of the Greeks) fails to rouse
their fighting spirit to attack after the false dream Zeus sent him.
Task: Read the following statements, agree Yes or No,
then explain why, and give evidence from the text.
1.
Statement: Odysseus
only fights when he has to.
A.
Your reason for
Yes or No:
B.
Evidence from the
text:
2.
Statement: Odysseus
is a great leader.
A. Your
reason for Yes or No:
B.
Evidence from the
text:
Option 2: Collections: The Odyssey Background
"Oh man!
You can't count how many good things Odysseus has done for the Greeks, a real
leader in council and in battle...." This is how the Greek troops at Troy
describe Odysseus …Often described as "wily" or "cunning",
Odysseus stands out among even the Greek heroes at Troy, whether in battle or
in council.
Though he is
known for his cleverness, Odysseus demonstrates (shows) that he is a great
fighter on the plains of Troy. Though he is no Achilles (greatest warrior of
all) or Ajax (great warrior), he still demonstrates his valor numerous (many)
times. … Though Zeus grants (allows) the Trojans the better of the fighting …
Odysseus seldom (rarely) fails to stand out among the Greeks against the
oncoming Trojans, refusing to yield until seriously wounded. He is also crucial
in convincing the troops not to pack up and head for home after Agamemnon (King
of the Greeks) fails to rouse their fighting spirit to attack after the false
dream Zeus sent him.
1. What
cannot be counted?
2. How is
Odysseus described?
3. What
other quality does Odysseus have?
4. When is
the only time that Odysseus yields?
5. Why did
Odysseus convince the troops?
Option 1. Collections: The Odyssey Background
"Oh man! You can't count how many good things
Odysseus has done for the Greeks, a real leader in council and in
battle...."
1.
What cannot be
counted?
… the Greek troops at Troy describe Odysseus … as
"wily" (very smart) or "cunning" (sneaky),
2.
How is Odysseus
described?
Though he is
known for his cleverness, Odysseus demonstrates (shows) that he is a great
fighter on the plains of Troy.
3.
What other
quality does Odysseus have?
… Odysseus seldom (rarely) fails to stand out among
the Greeks against the oncoming Trojans, refusing to yield (back down) until …
wounded.
4.
When is the only
time that Odysseus yields?
He is also crucial in convincing the troops not to
pack up and head for home after Agamemnon (King of the Greeks) fails to rouse (inspire)
their fighting spirit to attack …
5.
Why did Odysseus
convince the troops?
Option 1A. Collections: The Odyssey Background
"Oh man! You can't count how many good things
Odysseus has done for the Greeks, a real leader in council and in
battle...."
1. What
cannot be counted?
… the Greek troops at Troy describe Odysseus … as
"wily" (very smart) or "cunning" (sneaky),
2. How is
Odysseus described?
Though he is known for his cleverness, Odysseus demonstrates
(shows) that he is a great fighter on the plains of Troy.
3. What
other quality does Odysseus have?
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