A cornerstone of Western literature, The Odyssey remains one of the most iconic and influential texts ever written. Students will study this ancient masterpiece and analyse its form, language and subtext, as well as learning about how Odysseus' long journey home fits within the broader canon of the Epic Cycle and Greek mythology. Lessons will explore the role of the gods in Greek life and spirituality, the text's commentaries on morality, wisdom and hospitality, and the power of journeys to inspire us and invite introspection.
Students are advised to read the text before the course begins. The preferred translation is by Robert Fagles.
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| Sydney Boys HS | 0 | 0 |
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| Sydney Girls HS | 0 | 0 |
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| North Sydney Girls HS | 0 | 0 |
| North Sydney Boys HS | 0 | 0 |
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| Normanhurst Boys HS | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Boys HS | 0 | |
| Sydney Girls HS | 0 | 0 |
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| Girraween HS | 0 | |
| NBSC Manly Campus | 0 | |
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| Year 5/6 | Year 7/8 | |
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| First Prize | Rose Asgari | Aditya Paul |
| Second Prize | Ian Jung | Indraneel Jishnu |
| Third Prize | Richelle Lam | Cynthia Cai |
| Highly Commended | Jaithra Vasani Anooushka Vijay Anand Lehan (Olivia) Xu |
Anna Crowley |