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If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
Have a basic understanding of Greek mythology and legend, and its influence on world culture and storytelling.
Be able to identify the markers of epic poetry and be comfortable with texts that use it.
Make nuanced arguments about the literary and popular concept of the hero.
Be comfortable identifying clear symbols in texts.
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The Question and Answer section for The Odyssey is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
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In Book I, we learn that Odysseus fought in the Trojan War, that he has been on the island of Ogygia for eight years, that Poseidon is planning to make his journey home extremely difficult because Odysseus blinded his son, and that his Odysseus'...
