Work for the Week of Nov. 26th - Sophomores

Due Monday November 26th

Minutes: Alex G., Moaz K., Kazi A.
Reading HW: Read Books 13,14,15
HW: N/A

Due Tuesday November 27th
Minutes: Tashfiq H., Maria K., Matt B.
Reading HW:  Book 16
HW: Read "Ulysses".  How does Tennyson characterize Odysseus?   Is this tone accurate?  Is there truth in Tennyson's words?  Please use specific lines in the poem to establish your point.

Due Wednesday November 28th
Minutes: Miad H., Tim L., Victor C.
Reading HW:  Read Book 16
HW: Quiz on Books 13-16.  Review Zeus' omen involving an eagle AND Helen of Troy's importance to book 16.

Due Thursday November 29th
Minutes: Darren H., Xiaohan L., Kermit C.
Reading HW:  Book 17
HW: Find examples of irony, situational, verbal, dramatic.  Consider how the suitors treat Odysseus.  Find specific examples in the text to prove your point.

Due Friday November 30th
Minutes: Girish J., Belinda L., Andy G.
Reading HW: Book 18
HW: What is Odysseus' plan to overtake the suitors?  What is Athena's plan to overtake the suitors?  Who is in control of his/her plan?  Do the two work together or at odds?  Find specific examples in the text to prove your point.


Due Monday December 3rd
Minutes: Jim J., Antony L., Nadine H.
Reading HW:  Book 19
HW: What does Odysseus' autobiographical description reveal about him as a character?  This is similar to how he describes himself in front of the Phaecians, is he conceited?  Why does Odysseus keep his identity from his wife?  What prophecy does Penelope repeat?  Find specific examples in the text to prove your point.