In Part Two of this special classroom edition of We Are Pius, students from the Classical Literature program continue their Socratic seminar exploring Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey and the enduring epic by Homer. Building on their initial reactions to the film, the conversation dives deeper into heroism, human nature, war, hospitality, adaptation, and what great stories reveal about the cultures that tell them.
Led by classical literature teacher Mark Hansen, students thoughtfully debate Nolan’s creative decisions, discuss the role of the gods, wrestle with the complexity of Odysseus as a hero, and explore how themes from a 3,000-year-old story continue to resonate today. More than a discussion about a movie, this episode offers a glimpse into the critical thinking, respectful disagreement, and intellectual curiosity that characterize the classroom experience at Pius X.
