Please respond to ONE of the following questions regarding The Odyssey. Your blog post should be at least 2 paragraphs in length and contain 4 examples. The examples need not be cited, but they should be descriptive enough that we don't need to look them up from the text. Remember to follow the rule of the 50/50 split when it comes to examples versus analysis. This blog post, and your comments on 3 peer blogs, is due on 10-3-08.
1. Should Homer be considered an early feminist or an old-fashioned sexist? On one hand, Athena is a powerful, resourceful and respected character. On the other hand, Penelope is the stereotypical wife, sitting at home working on household chores while Odysseus sails the globe and has a lady in every port.
2. Is Odysseus a hero for modern times? His lies, pride and murderous ways can be considered metaphors for larger, universal truths. Or perhaps in these modern times we need to redefine what we want in our heroes.
3. Is the concept of Kleos relevant for a contemporary society? Family, a rewarding career, doing the right thing, enjoying life, these are what define a successful life - regardless of whether one achieves fame and fortune. Glory, fame, wealth, a long obituary and several chapters in the history book - regardless of whether one lived a happy life. What does a modern human want?
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Dear Ms. Froehlich,
I. Miss. You.
And the ninth grade teachers are using weird MLA with my little brother and its bothering me.
Ooo and I got teacher points because my summer reading hw was one of six that had a perfect works cited page :D
And, there are GUYS LIT guys in my APAL class which is...interesting...
-Taylor Lentz
ps. Thank God juniors don't have to blog this year. (haha get it? You can thank God..b/c you're the best teacher in the world (aka Jesus :D).
pps. None of your students from last year will ever forget that lesson.
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