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Homer’s OdysseyHomer’s Odyssey
An Introduction to the Epic & the Epic Hero
An Introduction to the Epic & the Epic Hero
EPIC: a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of heroes who embody the
values of their particular civilizations.
EPIC: a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of heroes who embody the
values of their particular civilizations.
The Epic HeroThe Epic Hero
Strengths: Courage Physical Strength Cunning Intelligence Unfailing Loyalty Devotion to Duty Champion of Freedom
and Justice
Strengths: Courage Physical Strength Cunning Intelligence Unfailing Loyalty Devotion to Duty Champion of Freedom
and Justice
The Epic HeroThe Epic Hero
Flaws-Love of Glory (pride) -> HUBRIS-Susceptible to Temptation/Doubt
Flaws-Love of Glory (pride) -> HUBRIS-Susceptible to Temptation/Doubt
The Hero’s JourneyThe Hero’s JourneyThe Beginning1.THE CALL TO ADVENTURE 2.REFUSAL OF THE CALL3.MEETING WITH THE MENTOR 4.TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES Midway Through 1.THE ORDEAL2.THE REWARD3.THE ROAD BACKThe Climax1.THE RESURRECTION—the climax
The Beginning1.THE CALL TO ADVENTURE 2.REFUSAL OF THE CALL3.MEETING WITH THE MENTOR 4.TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES Midway Through 1.THE ORDEAL2.THE REWARD3.THE ROAD BACKThe Climax1.THE RESURRECTION—the climax
Epics are Epics are
Filled with action Written in verse
(originally chanted or sung)
Contain supernatural and noble characters
Filled with action Written in verse
(originally chanted or sung)
Contain supernatural and noble characters
Epic ConventionsEpic Conventions
Appeal to the muse In medias res (in the middle of the
action) Elaborate (Homeric) similes Extended formal speeches Epithets: adj. or adj. phrase
describing a person; the art of a name
Appeal to the muse In medias res (in the middle of the
action) Elaborate (Homeric) similes Extended formal speeches Epithets: adj. or adj. phrase
describing a person; the art of a name
HomerHomer
Considered first known poet of Western Literature
Blind Could not read or
write (sang) Composed The Iliad
(750 B.C.) and The Odyssey (720 B.C.)
Considered first known poet of Western Literature
Blind Could not read or
write (sang) Composed The Iliad
(750 B.C.) and The Odyssey (720 B.C.)
Homer’s EpicsHomer’s Epics
Odyssey 24 books Double Plot:
Telemachus’s search for his father;
Odysseus’s adventures in
the 10 year journey from the war
Odyssey 24 books Double Plot:
Telemachus’s search for his father;
Odysseus’s adventures in
the 10 year journey from the war
Iliad Recounts the battles
in the last year of the 10 year war between the Greeks and the Trojans
Heroes: Hector & Achilles
Iliad Recounts the battles
in the last year of the 10 year war between the Greeks and the Trojans
Heroes: Hector & Achilles
The Greek GodsThe Greek Gods
Anthropomorphic Interfere in human
affairs (take sides) Disguise themselves
as humans to help, test, or hurt humans
Actions more governed by emotions than morality
Anthropomorphic Interfere in human
affairs (take sides) Disguise themselves
as humans to help, test, or hurt humans
Actions more governed by emotions than morality
ZeusZeus
Ruler of the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus
Ruler of the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus
PoseidonPoseidon
God of the Sea Enemy to
Odysseus; tries to keep him from reaching home
God of the Sea Enemy to
Odysseus; tries to keep him from reaching home
HermesHermes
The Messenger of the Gods
The Messenger of the Gods
AthenaAthena
Goddess of Wisdom and War
Loves and helps Odysseus
Goddess of Wisdom and War
Loves and helps Odysseus
Odysseus’s JourneyOdysseus’s Journey