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Motifs in The Odyssey!
Literary Circles!
Break Out Into GROUPS!
Motifs!
Repetition
Temptation- Circe, Calypso, Sirens- their love becomes an obstacle for Odysseus' return.
Storytelling
Power of Cunning (trickery) over Strength
Disguises- Athena, Tele. Ship and Crew, Odysseus- "man of twists and turns"--He is quick, clever, calculating (natural master of disguise).
Hospitality
Respect for the Gods
Importance of Lineage- almost every time we meet someone new, we learn of their lineage. Frequently includes a God.
Loyalty- Penelope to Odysseus
Athena to Odysseus and vise versa
Loyalty of Eurycleia
Pride and Honor
Fate- Preordained by a power even beyond the Gods.
Discussion:
Book 5
Motifs!
Motif: A recurring subject, theme, or idea in a literary work.