The Odyssey
Instructions :paper to be written in class during class time,not typed
1 page single spaced expected for each
choose 2 of the following 5 topics
no outside sources
dictionary allowed
handed in today Thursday April 3
combined with online quiz
Online quiz =10%
Written test=40%
Each written answer is worth 20 marks
1. In what ways does Odysseus develop as a character during the course of the narrative? Does he develop at all?
2. What is the role of women in the Odyssey? Focusing especially on Penelope, Calypso, discuss how women are portrayed in this epic.
3. Suppose you were Telemachos and your father had never returned from a long war, and your mother was pestered by men who wanted to marry her and who were leeching off her. How would you handle your problems?
4. As an epic hero, Odysseus possesses many exemplary qualities. List and explain how they benefit him. What are his less admirable characteristics and how do these qualities cause him harm? Why is Odysseus looked to as a powerful representation of the mythic hero?
5. A major theme in The Odyssey is reciprocity: people getting what they deserve. Explain how this theme affects the main characters: Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus.
Things to remember :
Above all, it is essential that you answer the question posed with a coherent argument which is supported by reference to the evidence and details from the book.
Clearly state your main point in the opening paragraph of the essay. Use facts to support your arguments. Be certain to explain how and why you came to a particular conclusion.
Identify possible weakness in your position. Never assume that your essay position is fool proof. Try to consider why others will take a different position. Try to incorporate these potential weaknesses into your answer.
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