#16 Pre-writing
• We have spent this unit identifying archetypes, conflicts, character traits,
and themes. Specifically in the Odyssey, we asked the question: How is
Odysseus a hero?
Prompt: In a 5 paragraph essay, prove that Odysseus is a HERO on a Hero’s
Journey by analyzing his character traits and lessons he learns.
Typed and printed Rough Draft due TUESDAY, 2/14
Final Draft on Turnitin.com due FRIDAY, 2/17
#16 Pre-writing
Prove that Odysseus is a HERO on a Hero’s Journey analyzing his character
traits and lessons he learns from his conflicts.
1st Trait:
• CD that is an example of that trait:
• CD that is an example of that trait:
2nd Trait:
• CD that is an example of that trait:
• CD that is an example of that trait:
Opposite Trait:
• CD that is an example of how he overcomes/proves that trait wrong
• CD that is an example of how he overcomes/proves that trait wrong
#16 Pre-writing
Here’s an example for Odysseus IS a hero. Don’t forget to cite story examples: from
book (Homer #) or film (Konchalovsky 1997)
1st Trait: Clever
• He gives the Cyclops wine
• He puts wax in his men’s ears
2nd Trait: Brave
• He goes into the Land of the Dead
• He hangs onto the branch above Charybdis
Opposite Trait: Even though he is Prideful, he learns his lesson
• He learns his lesson when he asks the gods for help with the Cattle of the Sun God
• He learns his lesson when he disguises himself as an old man