Name:____________________
Mallory
The Odyssey
Book 9 Character Analysis
Directions: In Book 9 of the Odyssey, we see Odysseus lead his men against the Cicones, the
Lotus Eaters, and the Cyclopes. What kind of person is he? What kind of leader is he? Consider
the following questions and answer them in complete sentences.
1) What is the driving force behind Odysseus’s actions in each of these episodes? With what is
he most concerned? What is his motivation?
2) What does Odysseus gain in each episode? What does he lose?
3) If you were one of Odysseus’s men, would you trust him as your leader? Why or why not?
Evaluate Odysseus’s character by completing the chart below.
Adjective that Describes
Odysseus’ Character
Textual Evidence that
Supports Your Claim
Essay: What kind of leader is Odysseus? Using the information in the chart above, compose a 3
paragraph essay detailing the type of leader Odysseus is.