Class 3 - September 13th

Our focus this week was on the Wanderings of Odysseus in books 5-8.  We read and briefly discussed Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem The Lotos-Eaters, which explores the experience of Odysseus' men who ate the flower which caused them to forget their journey home.  There is much in this poem that reflects temptations common to every journeymen, including the Christian who must resit the lure of earthly comforts in hope of heavenly ones.  I'm providing a link to the poem in the right margin, and encourage you to reread it this week.  Can you relate to the struggle of the sailors on the island of the Lotos eaters? 

Assignment for next time:
Read, highlight, and prepare to narrate through book 20.  Pay special attention to book 9, the journey of Odysseus to Hades.

Looking forward to our next class!