Summary Portfolio
Each Box should be 3-5 Sentences
Choose 1 part from the Odyssey or all of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Box 1: The Odyssey, Part 1
In the first part of The Odyssey, Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War, is stranded on an island after the war ends. He is desperate to return to his homeland, Ithaca, and his wife, Penelope. With the help of the goddess Athena, Odysseus sets off on a perilous journey filled with mythical creatures, deceitful encounters, and fantastical adventures.
Box 2: The Odyssey, Part 2
After years of facing numerous trials and tribulations, Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca disguised as a beggar. He finds that his home has been overrun by suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage, believing that Odysseus is dead. With the guidance of Athena, Odysseus devises a plan to reclaim his kingdom and rid it of the suitors, ultimately reuniting with his long-lost wife and son.
Box 3: The Odyssey, Part 3
In the final part of The Odyssey, Odysseus reveals his true identity to his wife, Penelope, and together they devise a plan to punish the suitors. Odysseus challenges the suitors to prove their worth by stringing his bow and shooting an arrow through multiple axe heads. He easily accomplishes the feat, and with the help of his son Telemachus and loyal servants, slaughters the suitors, restoring order to his kingdom and his rightful place as the ruler of Ithaca.
Box 4: Orpheus and Eurydice
In the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, Orpheus, a talented musician, falls deeply in love with Eurydice. Tragically, Eurydice is bitten by a snake and dies on their wedding day. Devastated, Orpheus decides to journey to the Underworld to bring her back. With the power of his music, Orpheus convinces the gods to grant him permission to bring Eurydice back to the land of the living, on the condition that he does not look back at her until they have reached the surface. Unfortunately, Orpheus cannot resist the urge and looks back, losing Eurydice forever.
Overall, these stories showcase themes of perseverance, love, and the desire for reunion. Both Odysseus and Orpheus embark on dangerous quests to reunite with their loved ones, facing numerous challenges along the way. While Odysseus is successful in reclaiming his kingdom and reuniting with Penelope, Orpheus tragically loses Eurydice due to his inability to resist temptation. These stories serve as cautionary tales about the consequences of one's actions and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.