Symbolism and the Journey

If the journey symbolizes movement through life, what might the siren who calls to the traveler in the poem, Siren Song, represent? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Critiquing Leadership

Discuss whether or not you would trust Odysseus to lead you through a difficult situation. Then, discuss how you would lead a group through a challenge.

Odysseus and Heroes You Know

Name other stories you know that tell of a hero's adventures while on a journey. How is their journey similar to and different from The Odyssey?

Evaluating a Hero's Actions

Discuss Odysseus's actions as a leader. When does he make mistakes and when does he act wisely? When he makes a "bad move" what other course of action might have yielded a better outcome?