1. The Odyssey Prompt 1 Odysseus is considered to be a hero in trouble. What does this mean? What are several traits of heroes? Why is Odysseus considered a hero? Be sure to give specific examples from the text to support your reasons. Odysseus is considered to be a hero in trouble. What does this mean? What are several traits of heroes? Why is Odysseus considered a hero? Be sure to give specific examples from the text to support your reasons.

2. Map out your response Write three of Odysseus ’ character traits, give a specific example of when he shows this quality, and find quotes from the text to support those traits. Write three of Odysseus ’ character traits, give a specific example of when he shows this quality, and find quotes from the text to support those traits.

3. 1. Intro sentence- includes title and author In the epic poem, The Odyssey, written by Homer, Odysseus is a hero in trouble.

4. 2. Restate the prompt and address all questions to create your thesis: Throughout the journey, Odysseus does display many characteristics of a hero, reminding us that even in the face of adversity a hero never gives up.

5. 3. Body paragraphs 1. Explain what a hero is. Compare Odysseus ’ character traits to those of other heroes. Finish the paragraph using one of the traits that you found. Throughout history, heroes have been respected for their bravery, skill, and ability to help others. Odysseus is considered to be a hero for many of the same reasons… Throughout history, heroes have been respected for their bravery, skill, and ability to help others. Odysseus is considered to be a hero for many of the same reasons…

6. 2. Give reasons and evidence for why Odysseus is a hero. (Use your map) One of the reasons why Odysseus is considered to be brave is that he faces many challenges head on. For example, when Odysseus and his men were caught in Polyphemus the Cyclops ’ cave, he did not give up. Instead, he devised a way in which they could all escape… One of the reasons why Odysseus is considered to be brave is that he faces many challenges head on. For example, when Odysseus and his men were caught in Polyphemus the Cyclops ’ cave, he did not give up. Instead, he devised a way in which they could all escape…

7. 3. Answer the main question: why is Odysseus a hero in trouble? Odysseus is different from other heroes because he is considered to be a hero in trouble. This means that… Odysseus is different from other heroes because he is considered to be a hero in trouble. This means that…

8. Conclusion Restate the questions that you answered and close your essay. Restate the questions that you answered and close your essay. Heroes have many traits that we admire such as bravery, skill, and strength. Odysseus is no exception; he often displayed heroic qualities in difficult situations. Odysseus is also considered to be a hero in trouble because… Heroes have many traits that we admire such as bravery, skill, and strength. Odysseus is no exception; he often displayed heroic qualities in difficult situations. Odysseus is also considered to be a hero in trouble because…