Odyssey Essay Re-Write Mini-Lessons
Odyssey Essay Re-Write Mini-Lessons
Odyssey Essay Re-Write Mini-Lessons
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
<strong>Re</strong>writing <strong>Mini</strong>-<strong>Lessons</strong>
Funnel Introductions
Funnel Introduction<br />
Start w/ GENERAL statement<br />
LIFE, not <strong>Odyssey</strong><br />
HEROES/HEROISM, not character<br />
Hero quote should logically connect<br />
END intro with THESIS = claim + 2 reasons
Many people take into consideration different<br />
characteristics that make up a hero. According to<br />
Christopher <strong>Re</strong>eves, “A hero is an ordinary<br />
individual who finds the strength to persevere<br />
and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”<br />
A great example of this type of her is Odysseus<br />
because he overcame challenges like the Cyclops<br />
and sailing back from Troy to Ithaka.<br />
--Danica Lopez
There are a multitude of traits and decisions that<br />
make up a hero. As defined by Christopher<br />
<strong>Re</strong>eves, “A hero is an ordinary individual who<br />
finds the strength to persevere and endure in<br />
spite of overwhelming obstacles.” According to<br />
this quote, Telemakhos is indeed a hero. He finds<br />
it in him to fight back and he solves his own<br />
woes.<br />
--Alden Dewey
Many people have different definitions of a hero.<br />
A widely accepted definition of a hero is, “A hero<br />
has faced it all: he need not be undefeated, but<br />
he must be undaunted” (Andrew Bernstein).<br />
From this definition, Odysseus is a hero because<br />
he has been through multiple challenges and was<br />
never intimidated or discouraged through his<br />
journey.”<br />
--Manish Kaushal
Heroes throughout history haven’t always been the<br />
ones to save the world or rescue a princess who has<br />
been locked in a tower. Christopher <strong>Re</strong>eves put it<br />
well when he noted, “A hero is an ordinary individual<br />
who finds the strength to persevere and endure in<br />
spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Prince<br />
Telemakhos fits this description quite well and can<br />
be counted as a hero as he “found the strength to<br />
persevere and endure” while his mother’s suitors<br />
laid waste to his food and livestock.<br />
--Todd Deger
Body Paragraphs – Part One
Persuasive Body Paragraphs<br />
Opening Sentence = mini thesis<br />
Claim + 1 reason<br />
Quote lead-in = SAS<br />
Speaker<br />
Audience<br />
Scene
•First of all, Odysseus is able to overcome<br />
seemingly impossible obstacles.<br />
•Odysseus showed perseverance when dealing<br />
with the Cyclops.<br />
•One reason why Telemakhos is a hero is because<br />
of his dedication.
•An example of this would be when Odysseus<br />
states, “…<br />
•The text states, “…<br />
•When Odysseus contemplates killing the suitors,<br />
he shares his concerns with Athene: “…
Persuasive Body Paragraphs<br />
CHOOSE<br />
HEROIC<br />
QUOTES!
“I am no stranger / to contests as you fancy.<br />
I rated well / when I could count on my two<br />
hands. / Now pain has cramped me, and my<br />
years of combat / hacking through ranks in<br />
the war, and the bitter sea” (8.188-192).
"I am one man; how can I whip those dogs? /<br />
They are always here in force. Neither / is that<br />
the end of it, there's more to come. / If by the<br />
will of Zeus and by your will / I killed them all,<br />
where could I go for safety? / Tell me that!"<br />
(20.44-49).
"My mother says I am his son; I know not /<br />
Surely. Who has known his own engendering? /<br />
I wish at least I had some happy man / as father,<br />
growing old in his own house -- / but unknown<br />
death and silence are the fate / of him that ,<br />
since you ask they call my father" (1.258-264).
Body Paragraphs – Part Two
Persuasive Body Paragraphs<br />
SHOW,<br />
DON’T TELL!
This example shows how Telemakhos was<br />
determined to find Odysseus. At his age, most<br />
teenagers would be afraid to go to sea. Also,<br />
there were not many men in Telemakhos’ life to<br />
help him mature. However, his dedication to find<br />
his father allowed him to go on this journey.<br />
Heroes must have this characteristic in order to<br />
overcome challenges.<br />
--Dhruv Patel
This trick makes the Cyclops tell his friends “Nobody”<br />
attacked him so Odysseus is able to save himself and<br />
his shipmates. This defeat of Cyclops makes<br />
Odysseus a hero because he used the strength of his<br />
mind to overcome the impossible obstacle of the<br />
notorious Cyclops to save the lives of his shipmates.<br />
He is also a hero because he endured the terror and<br />
pain of seeing some of his shipmates eaten by the<br />
Cyclops, but he still never gave up and came out on<br />
top.<br />
--Will Falkenberg
Persuasive Body Paragraphs<br />
Clearly connect back to<br />
hero quote
According to Bernstein, a hero needs to try even<br />
though he or she may not succeed. Telemakhos<br />
did make the attempt to talk to Nestor and<br />
Menelaos even though he did not figure out the<br />
exact location of his father. Having perseverance<br />
allowed Telemakhos to try to search for Odysseus<br />
which is why he’s considered a hero.<br />
--Dhruv Patel
Persuasive Body Paragraphs<br />
Concluding sentence =<br />
NO REPEATS!<br />
What can be learned?<br />
What is significant/notable?<br />
How does it connect to real life?
Telemakhos may have helped a hero, but he<br />
surely is not a hero.<br />
--Adarsh Kurian<br />
Odysseus’ heroic actions against the suitors to<br />
defeat them can show people what true heroism<br />
is: doing what’s right no matter what the<br />
consequence.<br />
--Will Falkenberg
Counter Argument Paragraph
Counter Argument Paragraph<br />
Three main points:<br />
1. Some people think…<br />
2. They think this because…<br />
3. They are wrong because…
Counter Argument Paragraph<br />
Directly<br />
address<br />
counter<br />
arguments!
Even after Odysseus completed all of his heroic<br />
deeds, people still believe that Odysseus isn’t a hero.<br />
They think that the only reason he made it home<br />
was because he had help from Athene and his hardy<br />
crew members. This argument is false because<br />
Odysseus didn’t always have help from Athene and<br />
his crew. His entire crew went against his will and<br />
made Lord Helios angry which eventually got them<br />
all killed. Odysseus made it home all by himself.<br />
--Eric Theis
Yes, Athene may have helped him a little, but she<br />
wasn’t always there for him. She wasn’t there<br />
when Odysseus passed by the Sirens. Odysseus<br />
went through the majority of his odyssey alone,<br />
which makes him a hero.<br />
--Eric Theis
Some believe that because Telemakhos went on a<br />
journey to look for his father and helped kill suitors<br />
that he his heroic. However, when he went on a<br />
voyage for his father, all he did was go to Nestor who<br />
gave him many luxuries and a suitable place to live<br />
like a prince for days. Secondly, although he did kill<br />
many suitors, it was mainly his father who did most<br />
of the work, while he only killed a few people.<br />
Telemakhos may have helped a hero, but he surely is<br />
not a hero.<br />
--Adarsh Kurian
<strong>Re</strong>verse Funnel Conclusion<br />
<strong>Re</strong>state (not copy) thesis<br />
After thesis, do not write about poem or<br />
characters<br />
LIFE / HEROES / PEOPLE