Odyssey Review Questions!
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- What is an archetype?
- A recurring pattern of situations, characters, or opposites that show up in cultures all over the world throughout history.
- Who are the characters for Spiderman and what archetypes do they represent?
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Spiderman- Hero
Green Goblin- Creature of Nightmare
M.J.- Damsel in Distress - What is a myth?
- a traditioma; stpry or popular tale a/b Gods, Kings, & heroes
- What do myths attempt to explain?
- Nature through analogical reasoning.
- What were some characteristics of the Greek Gods?
- human shape- feeling human emotion- performing human & superhuman acts
- Who were the 6 original Olympians and what did each rule over?
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Hestia- Goddess of Family
Hera- Queen of the Gods
Hades- King of the Underworld
Demeter- Goddess of Harvest
Poseidon- King of the Sea
Zeus- King of the Gods - Who was Athena and how did she help Odysseus during his journey?
- Goddess of war & practical wisdom...She tried to help him return home to Ithaca-she disguised him as a beggar when he returned home to Ithaca
- Ultimately, Where was Odysseus headed?
- Ithaca
- What is it called when a story is passed down by word of mouth throughout the generations, often sung?
- Oral Tradition
- The Odyssey is an epic. What does that mean?
- a long narrative poem that tells of the adventures of a hero who reflects the ideals and values of nation or race
- What is an epic hero? Give an example of one.
- of nobile birth or high position- of great historical or legendary importance....Odysseus.
- What is Odysseus' tragic flaw?
- pride
- Whats an epithet?
- a descriptive phrase that represents a particular trait of a preson or thing
- Who is the protagonist in the Odyssey? Who are some of the antagonists?
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Protagonist- Odysseus
Antagonist- Circe..Polyphemus..Scylla...Charybdis - What is the name of Odysseus' son?
- Telemechaus