The plot of the story

What the story is about

A central idea or message about life or human nature

The detailed setting of the story

True

False

Odysseus sailing home

Hospitality (Xenia)

The island of Ithaca

The Cyclops

Gender Roles

Love

Learning

Fate vs Free Will

"Boats are important for journeys."

"Monsters are scary."

"Loyalty and perseverance are necessary to survive hardships."

"The Greeks liked islands."

A central idea or issue

A message or lesson about the idea

A list of the characters

A summary of the book

Odysseus refuses to give up even after losing his ship and crew.

Odysseus hosts a party in Phaeacia and becomes very popular.

Odysseus enjoys a feast with Circe despite all of the bad things that have happened.

Odysseus eats the Lotus plant even though he believes it is unsafe.

Hospitality was important and expected.

People loved suitors so they were treated well.

Old men were celebrated for their wisdom.

Fighting was more important than kindness.

"In a marriage, trust is flexible"

"Cleverness and patience can defeat difficult situations."

"It is easy to trick people."

"Travel can be unpredictable and dangerous."