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Name__________________________#__
Mythology, Final Essay
IN-CLASS ESSAY
A. Which archetypal heroic quality do you feel is most important? (To the character, to the
mission, or to those around him/her)
OR
B. Which archetypal heroic quality is most detrimental (damaging)? (To the character, to the
mission, or to those around him/her)
Choose one focus, and then choose 1 readers theater hero, Odysseus, and yourself and explain (1
paragraph for each)
Possible choices:
a. Family Background
b. Help from others
c. Strengths of character (must choose specific trait such as intelligence, perseverance…)
d. Weakness of character (must choose specific, such as pride)
e. Reason to complete trials
f. The journey or task itself (Trials/Tribulations)
g. Weapons/Tools of Defense
h. Rewards
i. Moral
**If these topics don’t appeal to you, choose one of your own! (but show me first)
Intro:
*Attention-getter
*Background information
*Thesis statement here:
In Greek Mythology and my own life, __________________ is most important because….
Body Paragraphs
 “The Odyssey”
 Any Readers’ Theater Story
 Yourself
**YOU MUST PROVIDE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES! YOU WILL NOT CREDIT IF YOU
ARE VAGUE***
Conclusion:
Restate Thesis first
Summarize
“Food-for-thought
Paper Set-up.
Don’t feel limited to three
body paragraphs… just an
idea. You need AT LEAST
Three Body Paragraphs.
TURN IN TOPIC/CHOICES TO
MS. GEBEL BEFORE YOU BEGIN!