"Star Wars" And Greek Mythology?

Is there a mythology to Star Wars?  If anything, what patterns do you see regarding Greek Mythology and Star Wars?  What will you take with you to other subjects regarding Greek Mythology?  Final observant thoughts to ponder about Greek Mythology? Please complete this blog response by 3:31p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 13th.

Does "The Iliad Still Matter?"

After listening to the podcast addressing Why 'The Iliad Still' Matters Today, do you think The Iliad still matters? Explain and defend why. Please complete this response in class on the day that we listen to the podcast. Blog response due by 3:31p.m. on Thur., Dec. 13th.

Counseling And The Use Of "The Iliad" And "The Odyssey?"

After listening to the Psychiatrist Counsels Vets With Odyssey Audio, what are you thinking about the The Iliad And The Odyssey?  Please specify your thoughts using a dynamic topic sentence and supporting evidence.  After listening to the audio clip, please respond during class. Blog response due by 3:31p.m. on Thur., Dec. 13th.

"The Simpsons" And "The Odyssey?"

How is The Simpsons' video clip (Simpson's Video Clip) a parody and/or satire of The Odyssey and heroes in Greek Mythology?  Please list at least one specific from the Heroic Code as you explain and defend your assessment and thinking.  This response is due by 3:31p.m. on Tues., Dec. 11th.

Cyclops: "The Odyssey" Text To Film?

What subtle or overt differences did you notice regarding the Book IX The Odyssey reading and The Odyssey film clip of the Cyclops episode?  Explain, note, argue, quote, and defend.  Anything regarding the Heroic Code, Guest/Host Relationship, or hubris?  After watching the film clip, please respond during class.

"The Iliad" Educational Video And Heroic Elements?

What significant idea presented within The Iliad Educational Portal Link Video helps you establish a better understanding of the Heroic Elements: Heroic, Hubris, Guest/Host (Xenia)?  Why?  Please explain and defend your thinking using references to the video's content.  This blog response is due by 3:31p.m. Thur., Dec. 7th.

"The Iliad" & "The Odyssey" What Do We Think?

With reference to The Iliad/Odyssey Video, what did it make you contemplate regarding archetypal patterns? Homecoming? Pride? The hero? Divinities? Heroic Code? Guest/Host? Hubris? Other? Please quote from either text or the video. Please complete this blog response by 3:31p.m. on Dec. 4th.