After reading the first part of The Odyssey, describe
Odysseus’s character. What traits are revealed in these
passages? Explain your answer in a well developed paragraph.
Support your opinion with examples from the passage.
After reading the first part of The Odyssey, describe
Odysseus’s character. What traits are revealed in these
passages? Explain your answer in a well developed paragraph.
Support your opinion with examples from the passage.
Follow these guidelines:
 Start with a topic sentence that points out at least two
character traits that are apparent in this part of The
Odyssey.
 Give an example of each character trait. (Concrete
detail)
 After each example, interpret Odysseus’s actions.
(Commentary)
 Close your paragraph with a closing sentence.
 Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences long.
 Avoid writing a plot summary. Your commentary
should be 2/3 of the paragraph.
Follow these guidelines:
 Start with a topic sentence that points out at least two
character traits that are apparent in this part of The
Odyssey.
 Give an example of each character trait. (Concrete
detail)
 After each example, interpret Odysseus’s actions.
(Commentary)
 Close your paragraph with a closing sentence.
 Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences long.
 Avoid writing a plot summary. Your commentary
should be 2/3 of the paragraph.