Odyssey Questions

Odyssey questions are available here.

Final Information

A question breakdown and description of the multiple choice section is available here.

Practice questions are available here.

Updates

We have been working on the story of the Iliad, or the Trojan War.

Additionally, we began the polis research brochure assignment. A powerpoint explaining it is available here.

Hercules Complex Character Paragraph

Due Monday!

Here is the explanation!

Hercules Presentations

Here is the slide show modeling your Hercules presentations.

Unit 2 Assignment Info

If you are missing unit 2 assignments, information is available below. All Unit 2 missing work needs to be turned in by Wednesday, May 10.

Perseus Columns:

Divide the Perseus story into 6 even sections. Pause after reading each section and add information under a chart with the following categories:

Characters
Plot Events
A Quotation supporting the claim that Perseus is a hero
An example of a literary device and explanation of its effect

Theseus Questions:

Answer the following questions based off of the first few papers of the Theseus story.

1. How does Theseus demonstrate acts of heroism?

2. How does Theseus’ cousin Hercules influence his behavior and decision making?


3. What does Theseus’ treatment of the bandits reveal about his concept of justice?

4. How are Theseus’ quests differ from those Jason and Perseus?

5. What connections can you make between Theseus’ life so far and current stories, shows, or characters?


Theseus Characters:

Please write down character information for the 8 characters from the rest of the Theseus story.

Minotaur
Ariadne
King Aegeus
Theseus (as king)
Hippolyta
Pirithous
Hippolytus
Phaedra

Jason Letter: Antithesis Essay

Our antithesis essay (Jason movie letter) is due Friday, 4/14. We will have all of class on Wednesday to work on it using the chromebooks. To be prepared for your work day, you should complete the outline here) before you being work on your essay.