Hero's Journey
What is a hero & what are his characteristics?
A great leader who overcomes enemies/quest through strength, intelligence and excellence of character
Victory in battles
Orpheus travels to the underworld to try to bring back his dead wife and fails
In orpheus and eurydice the author depicts his entire experience in the underworld
"so they called to them Eurydice, who still was held among the new-arriving shades,"
What does the poem mean by "shades"?
Ghosts
What does the setting of a hero's journey involve?
Supernatural elements such as the land of the dead
What does the epic poetry theme of loyalty to the gods mean?
Never questioning the gods
What is the theme of orpheus and eurydice?
True love is worth great sacrifice and can survive even death
Which two quotes from the passage support your answer to question 1? (#2 in your packet)
a & c
"After the bard of Rhodope had mourned, and filled the highs of heaven with the moans of his lament,"
What is a bard?
A poet who sings epic poems
What is epic poetry? Fill in the blanks: An epic poem is a _____ narrative poem that relates to the deeds of a larger than life ______ who embodies the _____ of a society
An epic poem is a long narrative poem that relates to the deeds of a larger than life hero who embodies the values of a society
What ancient greek value related to being trained in arts, citizenship, peace and war?
Intelligence
What impact does the word "sputter" in paragraph 1 have on the mood?
"The torch he held would only sputter, fill the eyes with smoke, and cause no blaze while waiving."
It contributes to the somber mood of the story and parallels the missed opportunities of the characters
How do orpheus and eurydice and wait for me adapt the myth similarly?
Both depict the gods taking part in the action
The result of that sad wedding, proved more terrible than such foreboding fates.
What does foreboding mean?
implying that something bad is going to happen
What is the main plot of the Odyssey?
The Odyssey tells the story of a king journeying home after the Trojan Wars. A masterpiece on human struggles with gods and men, the poem is attributed to Homer, the eighth-century B.C.E. Greek poet, and was intended to be recited at social gatherings and festivals, probably in sections over several days.
What did the ancient greeks consider hospitality to be?
Helping others. For example: offering food, shelter, and protection to travelers.
How does the reactions of the bloodless ghouls in paragraph 3 contribute to the theme of the passage?
The fact that even the horrific creatures have this reaction to Orpheus' song emphasize how powerful his love is
Which two quotes from the passage best support your answer to number 3? (#4 in your packet)
a & d
"Seven days he sat upon Death’s river bank, in squalid misery and without all food — nourished by grief, anxiety, and tears"
What does squalid mean?
extremely dirty and unpleasant
What are the main stages of the hero's journey?
The call to adventure, trials, the darkest hour, transformation, the return home
What are the 4 themes of epic poetry?
Glory, hospitality, intelligence and loyalty
How is Orpheus characterized as an epic hero?
What epic poetry theme is best embodied by Orpheus?
Loyalty
"Orpheus implored in vain the ferryman to help him cross the River Styx again, but was denied the very hope of death."
What does implored mean?
to beg someone desperately to do something