The Odyssey Notes Organizer
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Next week we will finish The Odyssey and you will have an in-class essay
to write.
For the essay, you will have a choice of topics and will write one essay,
four to sixth paragraphs in length.
You will have the entire period to work and will use your book and notes.
Your essay should have an introduction with a clear thesis, several body
paragraphs explaining your thesis, and a conclusion in which you explain
why your thesis is important.
You will be expected to either quote from The Odyssey or use specific
examples to support your argument.
This essay is a first draft and will have mistakes in it, especially spelling
and grammar errors.
You will be graded mainly on your ideas and your argument.
To help you prepare, I created this handout. Spend some time in class today
and, preferably, on your own, to fill in important notes, observations, and page
numbers. You will use this to help you write your essay.
Topic
Odysseus’ journey
Successes he has on his
journey.
Obstacles he faces on his
journey.
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?
Topic
Odysseus’ journey
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?
Monsters
Gods and goddesses
Topic
Telemachus’ journey
Destinations
Hosts
Topic
Athena
With Odysseus
With Telemachus
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?
Topic
Hospitality
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?
Good use of
hospitality
Hospitality abused by
host or guest
Topic
Topic
Books, lines or page
numbers where this
appears.
What happens?