https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp Made with a little mischief en-us 2017-11-30 18:53:26 UTC 2017-12-07 18:35:15 UTC hello@padlet.com brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/212018492 The Sirens ]]> 2017-11-30 18:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/212018492 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213969878 Odysseus wanted to sail home from the Trojan war because he missed his wife and kids, but Poseidon cursed him and his crew with terrible misfortunes. So, rather than sailing home smoothly, Odysseus had to overcome sirens that lure crews in to their death. By using bees wax, he blocked the sound out of his crew's ears. Because he was commanded to hear the sirens, he was tied up to be sure that he wouldn't steer the ship toward the sirens.]]> 2017-12-07 03:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213969878 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213969928 Although temptation and distractions are heavy, you must not allow them to cloud your better judgment.]]> 2017-12-07 03:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213969928 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970085 Perhaps the biggest and most important example of conflict in " The Sirens" is the internal conflict that Odysseus faces. Throughout this episode, Odysseus has to wrestle with what his mind is telling him. For example, when Odysseus has to find a way to stop his men from hearing the sirens, he says " I alone should listen to her song." (Homer 694.) This shows conflict because Odysseus' mind is pulling him so many different ways, but he still pulls through and decides to solve the problem, even if it might bring him pain]]> 2017-12-07 03:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970085 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970248 One major example of diction in “The Sirens” is quoted to describe the weather. “But soon an offshore breeze blew to our liking- a canvas-bellying breeze” (Homer 679-680.) This is an example of diction because rather than just stating that the breeze was very strong, Homer uses strong words. This helps to make the story more intense by painting a picture of how violent the weather is. Even through the monster-like weather, Odysseus maintains a clear head and stays strong.]]> 2017-12-07 03:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970248 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970465 Odysseus is respected by his men, which keeps them alive. This is seen clearly in the way his men obey him. “I made straight for the ship, roused up the men to get aboard and cast off at the stern. They scrambled to their places  by the rowlocks and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea”（Homer L.675-678.） The man wanted to please their leader, because they respected him. It was easy for odysseus to protect them from the sirens. Because they obeyed him in even the small things. Obedience did not just apply to the men, but to odysseus as well. Because of these patterns in the story, the importance of obedience is a theme. ]]> 2017-12-07 03:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970465 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970570    Homer uses personification and simile to add drama to the text of The Odyssey.“Down mounted her golden throne (Homer L.672). Give the non-human down human characteristics, and makes it seem majestic, adding to the drama of the scene. Homer also uses the simile” that as a splint”(L.695) to give a clear image of the motion. Homer uses literary devices to add to the poetic nature of this piece.

]]> 2017-12-07 03:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213970570 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213971026 The episode of the Sirens is part of the Tests, Allies, and Enemies phase of Odysseus’ hero’s journey. This is seen in Odysseus’ description of how he avoided the Sirens’ song, “The lovely voices in ardor appealing over the water made me crave to listen, and I tried to say ‘Untie me’ to the crew, jerking my brows; but they bent steady to the oars. Then Perimedes got to his feet, he and Eurylochus, and passed more line about, to hold me still. So all rowed on, until the Sirens dropped under the sea rim, and their singing dwindled away” (Homer L.745-753). Odysseus is very tempted by the Siren’s songs, but because he obeyed Circe by strapping himself to the mast and giving his men beeswax to put in their ears, he was able to survive the test. ]]> 2017-12-07 03:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213971026 brendanjones21 https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213971950 "The Odyssey," but more specifically, "The Sirens," is so relevant in today's culture. Although written in the 8th century, themes and lessons from "The Sirens" can be applied to everyday life. One huge example of this is the theme of not letting temptation and distractions cloud your mind. When people like Martin Luther King Jr. were fighting for civil rights, there were probably so many distractions and temptations in their way. They were constantly being tempted and tested, but they remained strong and kept a clear mind. Even more recently, when Tim Tebow was being judged and hated for being a Christian, he could have easily snapped and went crazy, but he kept his mind focused on what was important. ]]> 2017-12-07 03:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brendanjones21/685do2p08pyp/wish/213971950