The Adventures of Odysseus Part I

1
The Adventures of Odysseus Part ISailing From
Troy Pgs. 981-984

• DIRECTIONS Restate and Respond to the following
  questions WHILE you read.
• What is Odysseus Ordinary World?
• What mistakes did Odysseus and his men make in
  Ismarus?
• Give an example for Stage 6 of the Heros
  Journey.
• What is Odysseus motivation for his epic journey?

2
The Lotus EatersPgs. 984-985

• DIRECTIONS Restate and Respond to the following
  questions WHILE you read.
• Why is it taking Odysseus so long to travel home?
  Which god can we blame?
• What is the result of eating the Lotus plant?
• What can you compare the Lotus to in the real
  world?
• What heroic qualities does Odysseus exhibit in
  the encounter with the Lotus-Eaters?