Background

In the tenth year of the Trojan War, the Greeks tricked the enemy into bringing a colossal
wooden horse within the walls of Troy. The Trojans had no idea that Greek soldiers were hidden
inside, under the command of Odysseus. That night they emerged and opened the city gates to
the Greek army. Troy was destroyed. Now it was time for Odysseus and the other Greeks to
return to their kingdoms across the sea. Here begins the tale of the Odyssey, as sung by the blind
minstrel Homer.
Story
Odysseus: My wife Penelope, I have to leave to fight in a war. Ill be back as soon as possible
Penelope: Please be careful. Promise me that youll take care of your self
Odysseus: I promise. Please take care of our son Telemachus (walks out)

Narrator: During the war, Odysseus is planning with his crew

Odysseus: Listen everyone. Here is the plan. We will all hide inside the giant horse statues
stomach and attack at night. You. You will offer this statue to the Troys and leave immediately.
Greek Warrior: (pushes the statue) Here is a gift of our country to yours
Troy Warrior: Bring it inside (warrior bring it inside and then leave) Im gonna sleep now
( Greeks came out of the belly)
Odysseus: Attack! Attack! ( everyone fights)
Narrator: Because of the wise plan of Odysseus, the Greeks won and he decides to go back to his
family. But it took him a very very long time to succed. Meanwhile in the Mount Olympus
Athena and Zeus are talking about Odysseus fate.
Athena: Father I wanna help Odysseus and be his protector
Zeus: You wanna help a mortal?
Athena: Yes father. He is a fine individual himself and he have a good heart
Zeus: Well do as you wish. I grant your favor
Athena: Thank you father
Narrator: Odysseus was held captive by Calypso
Odysseus: Release me! You have imprisoned me here for almost seven years. What do you
want?
Calypso: Hahaha! Im never gonna release you. Youll be my prisoner forever and ever.

Hermes: I have a message from Mt. Olympus. Its from the gods. They are ordering you to
release your prisoner name Odysseus right now.
Calypso: Oh well, I guess this isnt my lucky day. ( uses magic to free Odysseus) Youre free to
go now
Odysseus: At last, freedom! I have to go back to Ithaca right away. ( Hermes and Calypso exit.) I
will create a raft now and travel with my crew.
Narrator: While in the sea, a big storm came and they were cast ashore. He woke and found
themselves captured in a cage by a Cyclops
Odysseus: Where are we?
Polyphemus: I am the Cyclops Polyphemus. I am the son of Poseidon. And all of you are my
prisoners
Crew: Release us you monster!
Polyphemus: Hahahaha! Never.
Odysseus: ( Throws a stick at his eyes) Bullseye! (kicks the cage) Run to the shore. Faster.
Polyphemus: Ouch! What is your name?
Odysseus: I am Odysseus. A brave warrior of Greece
Narrator: Odysseus and his crew successfully escape the Cyclops Polyphemus. They continue
their journey and ride a ship to travel. Suddenly, they were attack by a sea monster. This attack
has caused them to lose all his crew. He was later found in the shore
Odysseus: Help me. I need to go to Ithaca
Phaeacian: Sure. Well send you at midnight
Odysseus: Thank you for your help ( Phaeacian leaves and build the boat)
Athena: Odysseus. Im going to disguise you as a beggar when you go back to Ithaca. You have
to learn how things stand at your household first
Odysseus: Thank you for your help
Narrator: In the house of Penelope, Telemachus is angry with the suitors of her mother
Telemachus: ( angry) Everyone get out of here. Get out now!! ( to Odysseus) Who are you?
Odysseus: Im your new housekeeper
Telemachus: Aaaah, get inside now. Were almost going to sleep. Eurycleia is a helper here too
( Telemachus then leaves)

Eurycleia: ( washes her feet) Wait, Ive seen that scar in your back. Ill never forget that. Youre
Odysseus
Odysseus: Dont tell anyone or else youre going to pay the ultimate price. Understood?
Eurycleia: Yes yes
Narrator: In the morning, the suitors are back again
Telemachus: What do you want from us? Go away
Penelope: Its okay son. Heres my rule. Who ever win the archery contest will be the one Ill
marry
Narrator: All of her suitors joined the contest. One of it was Odysseus.
Odysseus: ( everyone strikes the bow) I win! I win!
Penelope: So to fulfill my promise I have to marry you
Odysseus: You dont have to. Its me your husband Odysseus
Penelope: I dont believe you. Prove it to me. Prove it
Odysseus: Aaaah well. Our bed is made up of an olive tree that still rooted on the ground
Penelope: ( shock) Its you. I never thought Ill see you ever again
Narrator: Then the family reconcile and they live happily ever after