The Odyssey, Part 1: Structure of the Epic

Series: Humanities Series (Ebec)

Duration: 27

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Explains the structure of the epic, outlines the plot, discusses the main characters, and describes the setting and use of flashbacks. Dramatizes a number of scenes and reviews the Trojan War and events which have occurred in Odysseus' home while he has been away. Describes the plot of the Odyssey as three interlocking tales: Odysseus' escape from the island where he has been cast away, Telemachus' becoming a man, and the flashbacks to Odysseus' wanderings between the Trojan War and the time he was marooned., Written and narrated by Gilbert Highet. Discussion of the three interlocking tales of this poem - the story of Odysseus' escape from the lonely island and his return to Ithaca - the story of his young son, Telemachus, and his growth to manhood - a long flashback which recounts Odysseus' adventures during his wanderings.

Complete Record: Explains the structure of the epic, outlines the plot, discusses the main characters, and describes the setting and use of flashbacks. Dramatizes a number of scenes and reviews the Trojan War and events which have occurred in Odysseus' home while he has been away. Describes the plot of the Odyssey as three interlocking tales: Odysseus' escape from the island where he has been cast away, Telemachus' becoming a man, and the flashbacks to Odysseus' wanderings between the Trojan War and the time he was marooned., Written and narrated by Gilbert Highet. Discussion of the three interlocking tales of this poem - the story of Odysseus' escape from the lonely island and his return to Ithaca - the story of his young son, Telemachus, and his growth to manhood - a long flashback which recounts Odysseus' adventures during his wanderings.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.