The Odyssey by Jack Rhodes https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl A storyboard reflecting Odysseus' journey en-us 2019-05-10 15:03:45 UTC 2026-03-14 00:27:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Sailing from troy rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/358920683 "What of those years of rough adventure, weathered under Zeus. "(Homer 38-39) Zeus makes Odysseus' journey a lot harder than it needs to be. “My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithaca…” (Homer 953).  Odysseus' ordinary world is being king of Ithaca and being married to Penelope.  "My men stood up and made a fight of it..." (Homer 954)  Odysseus' men showed bravery. ]]> 2019-05-10 15:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/358920683 Land of the Dead rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359940602 "Odysseus and his men sail to Aeolia, where Aeolus, king of the winds," (Homer 969) Odysseus visits the god of winds. "Circe informs him that in order to reach home he must journey to the land of the dead," (Homer 969) In this episode the plot point is the crossing of the threshold . "Now came the soul of Anticlea, dead," (Homer 972) The Greek value is death because he sees his mom in the underworld. Odysseus shows great strength in this episode. ]]> 2019-05-14 14:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359940602 Cyclops rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359945697 "Let it be your father, Posiedon Lord, to whom you pray." (Homer 963) Polyphemus is Poseidon's son."Old shipmates, friends, the rest of you standby, I'll make the crossing in my own ship, with my own company..."(Homer 955) This is one of Odysseus' first test."Nohbdy's my meat, then, after i eat his friends." (Homer 962) The cyclops dishonors the Greek value of hospitality by eating his visitors. "So three sheep could convey each man"(Homer 964) Odysseus shows great leadership. He also shows arrogance. ]]> 2019-05-14 15:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359945697 Scylla rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359954758 "Zeus help us pull away before we founder" (Homer 979) Zeus helps them in the sea."Did i not keep my nerve, and use my wits to find a way out for us?"(Homer 979) This episode is a test. "Friends have we never been in danger before this?" (Homer 979) Odysseus shows a lot of courage in this episode.  "... A sound the men heard, and it terrified them." (Homer 978) His men were terrified by the sound of the monsters. ]]> 2019-05-14 15:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359954758 Cattle of the Sun God rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359955643 "Fierce the god is who cherishes these heifers and these sheep: Helios: and no man avoids his eye.:(Homer 981) The cattle are Helios' cattle. "...the cattle her are not for our provision, or we pay dearly for it."(Homer 981)  This episode is a test for Odysseus' men. "And the Lord Helios burst into angry speech amid the immortals." (Homer 983) Odysseus' men dishonored the Greek value of the Gods. "O Father Zeus and gods in bliss forever, punish Odysseus men!" (Homer 983) Odysseus' men disobeyed Odysseus' orders. ]]> 2019-05-14 15:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/359955643 The Sirens rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/360598234 "For a burning heat came down from Helios."(Homer 977) Helios was shining a lot of heat on them.  "Therefore you are to tie me up,tight as a splint... and if i shout and bed to be untied, take more turns of the rope to muffle me." (Homer 975) This episode is a test for Odysseus' men. "Untie me! to the crew, jerking my brows; but they bent steady to the oars." (Homer 978) they presented honor in this episode."Untie me! to the crew, jerking my brows; but they bent steady to the oars." (Homer 978) the crew remained loyal and listened to Odysseus.  ]]> 2019-05-16 01:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/360598234 Back again after 20 years rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/361537454  "Athena and Zeus has been around us." (Homer 998) The gods role here would be Zeus  and Athena both helping him get back to his home land. The ordeal is the plot point for this episode. "No no no, i am your father not a god." (Homer 996) Odysseus was being honest to his kid in this episode. "Dear father it is you! tell me of what vessel they put you ashore." (Homer 997) Telemachus finally believed him so this shows trust. ]]> 2019-05-19 20:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/361537454 The Suitors rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/361538682 "Still disguised as a beggar" (Homer 1003) Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar. “Queen Penelope we bring you gifts of gold...”(Homer) All the Greeks know that Odysseus has gone missing and appears to be dead, so every suitor wants to be the new king of Ithaca. "A poor show... bad business you know they come in many forms to keep an eye on the mortals." (Homer 1002) Greek value is the gods. "No plain, no burden for the heart when bows come to a man, and defending his own cattle. (Homer 1002) He is showing loyalty to his kingdom by defending his cattle. ]]> 2019-05-19 20:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/361538682 The Challenge rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362344104 1. Role of the gods: Odysseus use my power to discuss yourself and see it for yourself...”(Homer) Athena has made Odysseus look like a beggar so that he can enter the kingdom in noticed or recognized by the suitors.
2. Plot Point: Odysseus must find a way to kill the suitors and take back his thrown, but to do this he must shoot an arrow through multiple axe handles and hit a target no one besides Odysseus can do this.
3. Greek Value: “We all understand why your mad...”(Homer) The Greek value here is honor, not one of the suitors was honorable of king Odysseus rules in his kingdom and they must pay
4. Characteristic: “Such a beggar couldn’t complete a task like this...”(Homer)Odysseus Uses his physical strength to strong the bow and shoot an arrow through axe handles. He was the only one able to string the bow and successfully complete the task.]]> 2019-05-21 22:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362344104 Odysseus Revenge rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362344252 1. Role of the gods: “Odysseus, the suitors are dishonoring your home and your people...”(Homer)Athena has the power of changing the looks of immortals to make them look old or young. In this episode she is hiding Odysseus identity.
2. Plot Point: “Telemachus grab your spears...”(Homer)Odysseus has discovered that the suitors are bad people that show disrespect. Odysseus must take his thrown and kill all the suitors and show no mercy.
3. Greek Value: The Greek value here is Hospitality, this was violated in this chapter and the suitors really got taught a lesson for disrespecting his home.
4. Characteristic: “Odysseus we will repay you with all you’ve lost and more...”(Homer) The Characteristic in this chapter is Physical strength, Odysseus has to use his brute force to kill the suitors and succeeds with ease.
]]> 2019-05-21 22:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362344252 Penelope's Test rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362344353 1. Role of the gods: Athena changes back Odysseus directly in front Penelope. Athena doesn’t talk in this chapter.
2. Plot Point: “Odysseus, I had a suitor move our bed...”(Homer)Penelope must test Odysseus because she doesn’t believe it’s him, so she says that someone had to move there bed and only her and Odysseus know of the bed that can’t be moved. Odysseus freaked out and instantly she knew it was him.
3. Greek Value: “Odysseus I knew you would return...”(Homer)Honor was shown in this chapter, it was shown by Penelope who stayed loyal to Odysseus and never thought about forgetting him.
4. Characteristic: Penelope has used intelligence to figure out if Odysseus was real or not. She had to do this because he had changed from a beggar to a king right in front of her.]]> 2019-05-21 22:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362344353 Penelope rhodejac001 https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362345305 "Him the Lord Lacerates has kept him alive." (Homer 1005) Lacerates keeps him alive. The plot point is an ally because Penelope is one of Odysseus' allies. "Many long nights without him has me longing for him." (Homer 1001) The Greek value in this episode is loyalty because Penelope stays loyal to him. "He is alive and well and is headed homeward now." (Homer 1005) The characteristic shown is hope. Penelope is hoping that Odysseus is returning soon. ]]> 2019-05-21 23:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rhodejac001/zdaa9svqtirl/wish/362345305