My daughter is doing a diary project on homer's odyssey. I would like to ask her some questions to encourage her to write more but I have not read the book.I am hoping to get some summary points to guide me in directing her to elaborate on her points below. In a very small nutshell here is summary of her twelve entries-
1. my son is born
2we won a great battle
3.we have arrived to a place with much food
4.I saw a creature
5. I got power of winds
6.My men betrayed me
7. Circe turned my men into animals
8.I travel to the dead
9.Hades told me I would confront sirens
10.I was reunited with my sons
11. Other suitors and I compete for my wife
12.I reveal myself to Penelope
Any help is appreciated,
M
This is an excellent site for help with literature. It will give you ideas for inclusion in her outline.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/
Here are some summary points for each of your daughter's diary entries that you can use to guide her in elaborating on her points:
1. Entry 1: The birth of my son
- Describe the emotions and happiness surrounding the birth of the son.
- Reflect on the hope and joy this event brings to the family.
2. Entry 2: Winning a great battle
- Explain the context of the battle and what led to the victory.
- Talk about the challenges faced and how they were overcome.
- Discuss the impact of the victory on the protagonist and their companions.
3. Entry 3: Arrival at a place with abundant food
- Describe the location and the bountiful food they encounter.
- Highlight the significance of this discovery after enduring hardships.
- Reflect on the characters' reactions and feelings upon finding sustenance.
4. Entry 4: Seeing a creature
- Describe the appearance and nature of the creature encountered.
- Discuss the encounter's impact on the protagonist and their crew.
- Express thoughts and feelings upon encountering such a creature.
5. Entry 5: Gaining the power of winds
- Explain how the protagonist acquires this power.
- Discuss the advantages and consequences of possessing this ability.
- Reflect on the impact it has on the protagonist's journey.
6. Entry 6: Betrayal by my men
- Describe the circumstances that lead to the betrayal.
- Reflect on the feelings of betrayal and disappointment.
- Discuss how the protagonist manages the situation and their emotions.
7. Entry 7: Circe turning my men into animals
- Explain the encounter with Circe and how she performs the transformation.
- Describe the reactions and emotions of the protagonist and the affected men.
- Reflect on the challenges faced and the protagonist's efforts to reverse the spell.
8. Entry 8: Journey to the realm of the dead
- Explain the purpose and motivation behind this journey.
- Describe the experiences and encounters in the realm of the dead.
- Reflect on the impact of this journey on the protagonist's perspective and quest.
9. Entry 9: Hades warning about confronting sirens
- Describe Hades' warning and advice regarding the sirens.
- Discuss the significance and dangers of encountering the sirens.
- Reflect on the protagonist's thoughts and feelings about this upcoming challenge.
10. Entry 10: Reunion with my sons
- Describe the emotions and happiness of being reunited with the sons.
- Reflect on the time spent apart and the significance of this reunion.
- Discuss the protagonist's feelings towards their sons and their role in the story.
11. Entry 11: Competition with other suitors for my wife
- Describe the competition and the challenges faced.
- Discuss the protagonist's determination to win back their wife.
- Reflect on the emotions and strategies employed during the competition.
12. Entry 12: Revealing myself to Penelope
- Describe the anticipation and emotions leading up to this moment.
- Reflect on the significance of the reveal and its impact on Penelope.
- Discuss the emotions and thoughts of both the protagonist and Penelope during this encounter.
Encourage your daughter to expand on these points by providing specific details, sharing her thoughts, and exploring the emotions and motivations of the characters in each entry.