Second and fourth periods reviewed the reading from homework that dealt with the section titled in our textbook “I Am Laertes’ Son,” which includes Odysseus’ arrival at Phaeacia and the initiation of his story of the journey from Troy to Phaeacia. It was an initially confusing section that hopefully makes a bit more sense now.

Initial diagram of epic narrative structure — from both second and fourth periods

Afterward, students read the visit to the Lotus Eaters and acted it out, making connections to contemporary life.

18th-century French engraving of Odysseus (Ulysses) on the island of the lotus-eaters. (Public Domain image from Wikipedia)

We finished up by watching the Coen brothers’ portrayal of the Lotus Eaters in Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?.

Still from film

First and fifth periods began working on a film version of Nightjohn. We’re using a graphic organizer to keep track of changes for the review we’ll be writing next week.

Homework

• First and fifth periods: none.
• Second and fourth periods: read the “Cyclops” section.