THE EPIC what a journey EPIC POETRY Long

THE EPIC what a journey

EPIC POETRY Long, narrative poem dealing with great heroes and adventure Can you name some examples of stories about a journey?

EPIC HERO Main character in an epic Qualities: -courageous force for good -always on a quest -must overcome great odds -values honor, loyalty, and bravery EXAMPLES: ______________

EPIC JOURNEY Stage 1 - separation or departure Stage 2 - trials and victories Stage 3 - return and reintegration into society

THE GREEK EPIC • Gods and goddesses have human-like emotions; they take sides and play favorites. Often these disguise themselves as people. What Gods and Goddesses can you name? With which human emotions are they associated?

The Odyssey - Characters Odysseus Protagonist Epic hero Tragic flaw = pride Family: married to Penelope, one son named Telemachus, and a faithful dog named Argos • Fame: War hero known for his cunning during the Trojan War (from which he has not returned) • Ally: Athena • Enemy: Poseidon • •

The Odyssey: Characters • Good Guys (those who aid Odysseus) – Penelope – Telemachus – Most of his crew – Athena – Hermes

The Odyssey: Characters Bad Guys (those who oppose Odysseus) • Polyphemus (the Cyclops), who is also the son of Poseidon • Scylla and Charybdis: scary monsters • The suitors: dudes trying to steal Odysseus’s wife

The Odyssey Vocabulary Candor - noun DEF: the state of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression SYN: honesty, sincerity, forthright 1. Sarah appreciated John’s ______; he always told her the truth. 2. Andy was not known for his _____. He often largely exaggerated his stories to impress a crowd.

Ravage- verb DEF: to damage or work havoc upon SYN: devastate destroy ruin Other animals that ravage prey are… 1. The football team pounced on and ______ the pizza at the team’s end of the year banquet. 2. She felt ______ by the intense wind after walking home from school.

Abominably- adverb DEF: in an offensive and hateful manner SYN: dreadfully horribly terribly The most abominable thing I’ve ever done is… 1. The disobedient student acted ______ toward the teacher when she stormed out of class. 2. When John blew off Sarah for his friends Friday night, she told him he behaved _____.

Restitution- noun DEF: repayment made by giving the equal amount of what was lost or damaged SYN: compensation reimbursement refund I would expect restitution if… Countries might expect restitution from other countries if… 1. My insurance company gave me ________ for all the items I lost when my home burned down. 2. Sarah expected restitution from John after he broke their date; she had bought supplies to make dinner and a new outfit.

Formidable- adj DEF: causing fear, apprehension, or dread SYN: frightening intimidating imposing Think of your favorite sports team. Who is their most formidable competition and why? 1. Odysseus recognized The Cyclops as a ______ opponent because of his strength and size. 2. When Sarah was angry, she was _______; although she was a tiny girl, her glare had John cowering.

Avail- verb DEF: to be of use or value to SYN: Benefit assist profit ______ avails me when I am studying for a test. 1. His strength did not _____ against the monster’s attack. 2. John’s charm _______ him in getting back into Sarah’s good graces.

Lavish- adj and verb DEF: Sumptuously rich and elaborate. To give or use in great amounts SYN: plentiful generous extravagant The most lavish gift I have ever received is… 1. Uncle Bob is my favorite relative because he gives ______ presents for every occasion. 2. John’s _______ spending on Sarah is causing him to need a summer job.

Adorn- verb DEF: to decorate or add beauty to SYN: decorate embellish beautify I like to adorn my bedroom with… My favorite personal adornment is … 1. The pale pink flowers _______ the deck in the summer. 2. For prom, Sarah chose an ice-blue dress _____ with crystals and sequins.