Books 22-24
http://classics.uc.edu/~johnson/epic/odys21-24.html
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If you were an epic hero, what would be your
strength? What would be your (tragic) flaw?
What quest would you seek?
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Write a strong persuasive thesis
Gather solid evidence to support our thesis
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Warm-up
Evidence o posters
Thesis reminders
Outline
Library work time?
Friday we will meet in the library and you will
have the entire period to work on your essay
Monday/Tuesday the rough draft is due
Your assignment is to gather evidence from posters,
hero’s journey illustrations and the text.
You will be assigned either Athens or Sparta.
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Make a list of the traits of your assigned city (refer
to your textbook or notes from Austin’s class)
Brainstorm examples from The Odyssey of
Odysseus
Find specific evidence from the source, including
citations book22 line number 123 = (22.123)
ATHENS
ODYSSEUS
ATHENS
ODYSSEUS
ATHENS
ODYSSEUS
SPARTA
ODYSSEUS
SPARTA
ODYSSEUS
SPARTA
ODYSSEUS
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Is Odysseus from Sparta or Athens?
Demonstrate how the Odyssey highlights
either Spartan or Athenian qualities of
Odysseus
Note: This is an artificial construct, meaning that
there is not a correct answer. You will prove
your argument through analysis
Pattern One: Topic/Issue + Opinion/Position +
(because, for, since, etc.) + supporting reason
1 + supporting reason 2.
• Example: Achilles is clearly from Sparta
because of his concern for Chrysies, and his
inner conflict over being a farmer or warrior.
Pattern Two: Supporting reason 1 + supporting
reason 2 + (therefore, consequently,
accordingly, hence, etc.) + Topic/Issue +
Opinion/Position.
 Example: Achilles’ concern for the fairness of
war spoils and his inner conflict about being a
warrior or a farmer both echo Spartan values,
therefore, Achilles is from Sparta.