Odysseus and

Polyphemus (1)
Greek Mythology
In today’s lesson we will...
- Engage in a close study of an archetypal hero
and villain.
- Consider how heroes reflect cultural values.
Odysseus - an archetypal h
ero
Quickly discuss with a partner and
remind yourself what an archetype
is!
Archetype - Etymology
Archetype - Definition
A very typical example of a certain person or thing.

An archetype can be: a statement, pattern of behavior, prototype,

"first" form, or a main model that other statements, patterns of
behaviour, and objects copy, emulate, or "merge" into. (Wikipedia, 2020)
 Odysseus and the Cyclops
Open your exercise books.
Listen to the clip as a class
and write down in dot
point form the story of
Odysseus and the Cyclops.
What happens?
 As We Read the story togeth
er…
1. Take out two highlighters (different colours)
2. Take out a pen to write with and be ready to
annotate!
3. Follow the instructions on the next slide.
 The Hero & theasVmany
× In one colour, highlight illain
words and phrases that describe
Odysseus as we read the passage together.

× In the margins, use your pen to Identify, in order, the steps (yes, number
them!) Odysseus takes to eventually destroy the Polyphemus.

× Using your second colour to highlight, find the words and phrases that
describe the Cyclops, Polyphemus.

× Underline with your pen the deeds Polyphemus does to make him
villainous.
 Thinking Questions
× Write a quick summary of the story and comment on which narrative
perspective it is told from.
× Do you think this make any difference to the representation of
heroic feats? Why or why not?

× Does Polyphemus have any redeeming features? Is it possible to

like him? Write your answer at the end of the story.
All Finished?
This is the Polyphemus Moth. Draw a
version of it in your Learner Portfolio and
research what connection this moth has to
the cyclops, Polyphemus.

What other facts about the moth can you

find out and add to your work?