English 1

Monday, October 8, 2015

Mr. Briggs’ Classes

Is this the

Cyclopes?

Today’s Objective

Through the story of the Cyclopes, show that you understand Odysseus’ character traits as a classic Greek hero.

Homework: In your IR, read and complete the questions for The Cyclopes on pages 284-296.

Be prepared for a fun quiz tomorrow.

The Odyssey Handout

Review the classwork from Friday

Odysseus and

the Sirens

Odysseus and his travel

How do these two images differ? With your learning partner, share and discuss your ideas.

Which image accurately depicts the Cyclopes?

Odilon Redon (1914)Pellegrino Tibaldi (circa 1550’s)

Pg. 660 Pg. 662

The Roman sculpture is 2,000 years old. The one on the right is recent. Does the difference in ages of the sculptures indicate which is correct? From all 4 images, do

you feel that the Cyclopes is a monster (evil) or a being who should be pitied?

Do either of these sculptures accurately depict the Cyclopes?

Roman: 30 BC – AD 68Modern = 3D rendering (circa

2010’s)

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Don’t be a one-eyed monster.

If you don’t understand the

reading, see Mr. Briggs at

lunch or after school. Also

check out the resources below.

ALL THE AUDIO FOR OUR

TEXTBOOK CAN BE FOUND ON

THIS SITE - Click hereFor help understand The

Cyclopes story, click here

Listen to The OdysseyFollow along in your IR (page 284) or the textbook (page 660).

As you follow the story, focus on the characterization of Polyphemus.

1. Is he a dynamic or static character?

2. Is he a flat or round character?

3. What are his conflicts (internal and external)?