Introduction to the Cyclops- The Odyssey

Introduction to the Cyclops- The Odyssey

By Ms. Ludrick

Cyclops

Cyclops- a member of a race of savage one-eyed giants.

Through the years, the story of the Cyclops has been retold, modified and adapted to fill the archetype of the monstrous beast in both film and literature.

Take a look at the following slides and look carefully for commonalities and differences throughout. You'll be asked to type out your observations.

What do you notice about how the cyclops is represented in this photo?

What does the Cyclops look like?

Answer both on the next slide (1 sentence for each question in a full sentence.)

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Open Ended

What do you notice about how the cyclops is represented in this photo?

What does the Cyclops look like?

Answer both questions (1 sentence for each question in a full sentence.)

​What do you notice about how the cyclops is represented in this photo?

What does the Cyclops look like?

How is it different than the first photo?

1 full sentence for each question on the next slide.

Open Ended

​What do you notice about how the cyclops is represented in this photo?

What does the Cyclops look like?

How is it different than the first photo?

1 full sentence for each question.

​How is this cyclops (Mike Wazowski) different from the other photos?

Why do you think it is so different than the other representations of the cyclops?

Answer both questions on the next slide in full sentences...

Everyone's favorite cyclops

Open Ended

​How is this cyclops (Mike Wazowski) different from the other photos?

Why do you think it is so different than the other representations of the cyclops?

Open Ended

Now having examined some of the representations of the Cyclops. What are some inferences, or assumptions, you can make in regards to the persona of the Cyclops? How is the Cyclops presented? Look back at the definition of the Cyclops - how are these feelings reflected? Answer all questions here in full sentences.