Many cities of men he saw and learned their minds, many pains he suffered, heartsick on the open sea. The land of the dead is near the homes of the cimmerians, who live shrouded in mist and cloud 11. Back in his home city, ithaca, his wife, penelope, is being besieged by suitors, who have moved into her home, taking advantage of the ancient greek. And odysseus is under extreme duress for, oh, about the entire epic. Nov 27, 2016 continue book 1 of the odyssey, audio read with pause to discuss and complete response questions and chart. In book ten odysseus is still recounting past adventures to the phaecians. Aeolus presents odysseus with a bag containing all of the winds, and he stirs up a westerly wind to guide odysseus and his crew home.
The 67 slide ppt includes a star wars scrolling text introduction. Just as odysseus taunts the blinded polyphemus in book 9 by boasting about his defeat of the cyclops, the members of his crew prove unable to resist looking into aeoluss bag, and their greed ends up complicating their nostos, or homeward voyage. Give a onequestion quizzer on book 6 of the odyssey, which students were assigned to finish reading this weekend. Jungs collected writings is devoted to his chief works on the concept of the collective unconscious and its correlate, that of the archetypes. Home english literature classic books the odyssey book xi navigate here introduction book i book ii book iii book iv book v book vi book vii book viii book ix book x book xi book xii book xiii book xiv book xv book xvi book xvii book xviii book xix book xx book xxi book xxii book xxiii book xxiv. In the odyssey homer uses archetypes to evoke meaning to the story. Epic similesepithets in book 9 of the odyssey, odysseus is. The lotus eaters fit the archetype of the evil figure with ultimately good heart. The odyssey books 10, 11 and 12 study guide answer the following questions about the odyssey. Buy book the archetypes and the collective unconscious collected works of c. By tradition in ancient times, homer was a blind bard, one of the minstrels who recited long poems about heroes of a bygone age.
Book x thence we went on to the aeoli island where lives aeolus son of hippotas, dear to the immortal gods. Here is this stranger, i do not know who he is, come wandering suppliant here to my house from the eastern or western people. For further discussion of the kind of inner work with the feminine archetypes of maturity that i am referring to here as being involved in pope francis own personal psychospiritual growth and development, see the american humanistic psychologist jean houstons 1992 selfhelp book the hero and the goddess. The odyssey tells the story of a man trying to return home to his family after the battle of troy. Odysseus reveals his name and homeland to alcinous, and says calypso held him against his will prior to his arrival. We offer specialized books, gifts, classes and services designed to increase awareness and enhance personal discovery, development and growth. Write the name of the book at the top of your page. I found the book to be thoughtprovoking and an easy entry into a much broader, deeper topic. The siren archetype can be found in stories written centuries apart, and sirens usually appear as women whose beauty prevents the hero from achieving his goal. I also found interesting the discovery of what characters where important and the meaning of those characters. Aug 22, 20 archetypes in the odyssey in homers epic poem the odyssey there are many archetypes, many of which were the origin of the archetype. Book i athena inspires the prince sing to me of the man, muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of troy. Students may earn up to 15 points in extra credit throughout the course.
Home english literature classic books the odyssey book x navigate here introduction book i book ii book iii book iv book v book vi book vii book viii book ix book x book xi book xii book xiii book xiv book xv book xvi book xvii book xviii book xix book xx book xxi book xxii book xxiii book xxiv. Were not sure if its actually in the rule book, but. Each island was its own small city, and odysseus and his men affected each one differently. For each main book we read for the odyssey, you will be making an archetype map which includes the archetypes, characters, connections, and prominent literary elements from that section. What are examples of a temptress or a siren archetype in.
The epic commences at the middle point of the story, with the invoking of a muse, in order to. It is an island that floats as it were upon the sea, iron bound with a wall that girds it. Odysseus addressed a prayer to the dead and sacrificed the sheep into a pit that had been dug. Book 10 1 who is aeolus, and what gift does he give to odysseus. The archetypes is a thoughful and interesting book. There are many of these same archetypes found in the odyssey. His crew became suspicious that the tied up bag odysseus had gotten from aeolus contained a great treasure he. The steps below will guide you through this process. Hospitality the major themes in the odyssey are especially significant. The odyssey book 9 archetypes by sophia gonzalez on prezi. Discuss homers use of feminine archetypes and answer questions from the reading with small group discussion.
An archetype is a character type, place, or symbol, every culture shares. Odysseuss travels take him beyond the realm of the known world and he encounters many mythological beings, which he has never met before. After leaving the cyclops, the men travel to the islands of aeolus, the god of winds, who gives odysseus a bag containing all. The mortal tendency to succumb to temptation manifests itself throughout book 10. The odyssey is one of the two epic greek poems attributed to homer. This product provides discussion points, archetype application, and. The odyssey books 912 summary and analysis gradesaver. For the essential theme within the odyssey, we see some examples of reason and nature and the.
It was published in 2005 as part of the first set of books in the canongate myth series where contemporary authors rewrite ancient myths. Get an answer for what archetypes exist in homers epic poem the odyssey. The odyssey has many different archetypes that are still relevant in literature, film art, and theater. Volume 1 the archetypal series by panakkal, vishanth, panakkal, vishanth, maheshwari, anuradha isbn. This is a resource that can be used to check for understanding as students read each book of the odyssey. Interactive odyssey map and see where the students currently are as a conclusion before the weekend. You do not need to use complete sentences for this section. In the penelopiad, penelope reminisces on the events of the odyssey, life in hades, odysseus, helen of troy, and her relationships with her parents. Why we tell stories is a 2004 book by christopher booker containing a junginfluenced analysis of stories and their psychological meaning.
The visit to the dead 88 then, when we had got down to the sea shore we drew our ship into the water and got her mast and sails into her. The purpose of this assignment is to give you a visual to help you understand and find the archetypes in the odyssey in order to prepare for a written analysis. The achaeans sail from the land of the cyclopes to the home of aeolus, ruler of the winds. An easy example of the siren or temptress archetype can be found in homers ancient epic, the odyssey, in which there are literal sirens whose beauty and music lure sailors to their deaths. When returned to ithaca, odysseus must win back his position as ruler of the kingdom and love. He let the blood and gore of the beasts fall into the.
Odysseus is trying to return to his kingdom and homeland of ithaca. That being, an epic journey with various conventions, such as the hero character, the crossing of water, obstacles, supernatural elements etc. For hw, students will finish book 9, if not done in. Anyway, its not like a few tears are going to detract from odysseus overwhelming studliness.
Archetypes can be characters, certainly, but they can also refer to other elements of a text, like a symbol, a setting, or even a set of. For each book of the odyssey books 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 21 23, make a. After leaving the cyclops, the men travel to the islands of aeolus, the god of winds, who gives odysseus a bag containing all of the bad winds so that his journey will send him directly to ithaca. It asks students to compare the odyssey to another story. The siren archetype can be found in stories written centuries apart, and sirens usually appear as women whose beauty prevents the hero from achieving his. This oneofakind, revolutionary catalogue of feminine archetypes is the outcome of years of research in jungian psychology in addition to. Aeolus gifts odysseus a bag containing all the winds and raises a westerly wind to guide odysseus and his crew home. Thence we went on to the aeoli island where lives aeolus son of hippotas, dear to the immortal gods. Home literature summary the odyssey the odyssey books 1012 summary.
These chapters present a picture of the struggles, the desperation, and the momentary joys of the working class. Part i contains essays describing and elaborating the two concepts, and part ii, entitled aon and published separately, is devoted to an extended monograph on the archetype of. Proteus, the old man of the sea whom menelaus describes in book 4, can assume any form, even water and fire, to escape capture. Archetypes in the odyssey king alcinous what is an archetype. In the odyssey, athena appears on earth disguised as everything from a little girl to odysseuss friend mentor to telemachus. Odyssey reading schedule and annotation guide books 1 12.
This book helps to reinforce the understanding of archetypes. For example, odysseus fits the archetype of the hero. When odysseus is within sight of his homeland, he decides to take a nap. Their intellect and knowledge are their reason for living, their essence. Like other epics, the odyssey commences in medias res and describes and grand story in a grand manner. I suggest using either harry potter or star wars, but you can substitute any other story. We learn that poseidon, god of the sea, holds a grudge though we dont know exactly why against odysseus and is making the guys voyage home a pretty difficult one. The poet invokes the muse to help him tell the story of odysseus. Browse the odyssey book 10 resources on teachers pay teachers. A greek chorus of the twelve maids, whom odysseus believed were. This graphic organizer asks students to analyze the odyssey by homer and explain how it fits the model of the hero and journey archetypes. Each book is arranged in paragraphs, with each paragraph headed by the corresponding line reference in the greek text. Together, begin reading book 9 of the odyssey aloud with the class. Apr 03, 20 the odyssey book onethe best part about book one is.
The odyssey study guide contains a biography of homer, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 book 10 book 11 book 12 book book 14 book 15 book 16 book 17 book 18 book 19 book 20 book 21 book 22 book 23 book 24 themes all themes fate, the gods, and free will piety, customs, and justice cunning, disguise, and selfrestraint memory and grief glory and honor. Here eurylochus and another prepared the ram and ewe for sacrifice. The came to the land of the men of winter and beached the ships. The archetypes and the collective unconscious see other formats. In book 22 of the odyssey the question is, is odysseus a hero. The story opens with odysseus being held captive by the goddess calypso on a remote island. The odyssey book 10 bookchat by eli maulfair on prezi. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The notion of hospitality is so strong in the world of the odyssey that guests can even be considered part of ones family. The map shows just how many places and islands he visited.
Entitled stephen blackpool, no way out, the old woman, and rachael, they are chapters of character representation, of dickens philosophy, and of symbolism. The odyssey is the sequel of the iliad and mainly focuses on odysseuss return from the battle of troy to his home, ithaca. Themes and colors key litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the odyssey, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. The odyssey picks up the story of odysseus 10 years into his journey home from the trojan war, which itself had lasted 10 years. Epic similesepithets in book 9 of the odyssey, odysseus.
The odyssey consists of twentyfour books that fixate on the adventures of odysseus, and his long journey to determinately reunite with his family. Homer all we know with comparative certainty about the author of the odyssey is that he or she or they lived some 2700 years ago. One of the earliest examples of a temptress character appearing in a written story is eve from the bible. Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying maneating cyclops, the alluring but deadly sirens, and the fury of the seagod poseidon as he makes his tenyear journey home from the trojan war. The internet classics archive the odyssey by homer.
Odyssey books is one of canadas largest and most diverse metaphysical stores. A bold reenvisioning of the odyssey, told with simplicity and style perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike. Some of the archetypes include the trickster, the mentor, the temptress and the underworld archetype. Chapters 10 cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Odysseus follows circes instructions, digging a trench at the site prescribed and pouring libations of milk, honey, mellow wine, and pure water. For each film or book the student needs to complete the posted form.