Name:
Block:
Assigned Motif:
The Odyssey-Motifs
A motif is an object or idea that recurs often in a work of literature. Through their repetition and placement in a work of literature, motifs can contribute to the author’s intended theme.
Your task is to find an article on your assigned motif and explain its relevance in ancient Greek culture (consult the databases). Write down an explanation of what you find.
Once you have a grasp of your motif, find evidence of that motif as it is shown in The Odyssey. The more evidence you collect, the better prepared you will be for a future writing assignment which will ask you to consider all the information.
Example:
Motif: Honoring the Gods
Explanation: (consult an article you find on your assigned motif and write what you learn about the presence of this motif in The Odyssey)
Evidence: (find direct quotes from The Odyssey which show your motif -- your goal should be to collect as many references to it as possible)
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Possible Assigned Motifs:
1. Revenge
2. Hospitality
3. Temptation
4. Disguises
5. Schemes over Strength
6. Spirit of Adventure
7. Perceptions of Women
8. Loyalty
9. Pride
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Motif Assignments
Period B1
Revenge: Albert, Anna
Hospitality: Meghana, Kylla
Temptation: Michael, Sontee
Disguises: Avi, Jason
Schemes over Strength: Matthew, Andrew
Spirit of Adventure: Jeffrey, Srish
Perceptions of Women: Mia, Logan
Hospitality: Alessandro, Alyssa
Loyalty: Aryan, Jacob, Jack
Pride: Emilia, Lauren, Daniel
Period B3
Revenge: Caroline, Matthew I.
Hospitality: Rebecca, Myra
Temptation: Ria, Sarah
Disguises: Meredith, Ellie
Schemes over Strength: Joseph, Jesse W.
Spirit of Adventure: Katerina, Natalia, Philip
Perceptions of Women: Jesse D., Joshua, Al
Hospitality: Noah, Colin, Deano
Loyalty: Nicholas, Emily, Kevin
Pride: Matthew B., Rydell, Peter
Period B4
Revenge: Lailiana, Maria
Hospitality: Genevieve, Vivien
Temptation: Andrew, Daniel
Disguises: James, Evan
Schemes over Strength: Issam, William
Spirit of Adventure: Otto, Sarah
Perceptions of Women: Kathryn, Victor
Hospitality: Spencer
Loyalty: Anthony, Danielle
Pride: Jillian, Jason