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In this 13-lesson unit, students read and analyse Books 13 to 20 of The Odyssey. They study the themes of nostos, divine intervention, heroism, xenia, and the supernatural. Students revise the concept of the Homeric hero, contrast modern and classical ideas of heroism, and explore key episodes such as Odysseus’ return to Ithaca, his reunion with Telemachus, and his disguises. They engage with critical scholarship on divine influence, monsters, and Odysseus’ character, including work by Griffin, Peter Jones, Ruth Scodel and others. Lessons encourage close reading, thematic discussion, and preparation for 10- and 20-mark exam responses.