Longman School Drama: The Search for Odysseus playscript
No. of pages 104
Published: 2007
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Based on Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, this play centres on the hero's son, Telemachus, and his quest to find his lost father.Telemachus was only a year old when Odysseus left to fight in the Trojan wars, leaving his wife, Penelope, behind. Years later, the war is over and Telemachus and Penelope expect Odysseus to return. When he does not, Penelope's suitor, Eurymachus, determines to take Odysseus's place. To stop him,Telemachus must find his father and bring him home.
What are the themes?
Families, relationships, growing up, myths and legends.
Teaching points
The play provides an accessible stimulus for work on myths and legends. Vivid characters, that pupils will be able to relate to, and a compelling plot can lead to exciting oral and written work.
This book is part of a book series called Longman School Drama .
This book is aimed at children in secondary school.
There are 104 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Pearson Education Limited .
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