Ok - I am going to try and guide you to the answers. In
Greek Myth Lit the Hero has specific traits. Find out what these characteristics are
and then you can decide for yourself.
Odysseues does show
off traits of the Greek Hero: Brave, Clever, Smart - However it is his Hubris that
gets him and his crew into trouble.
Check out these
examples from the text and then determine if Odysseus is showing great traits or flawed
traits:
1. The Cyclops adventure - do we see both sides of
the hero here?
2. Scylla and Charybdis - mmmm more of both
possibly?
3. The Sirens - Was there another option for
Odyssues?
If you spend any time with the text
and understand what traits a Greek Hero showcases then this should not be too
difficult.
A three paragraph essay? Intro, body
conclusion?
Whether or not Odysseus is a "great" hero is
subjective, so pick a side and agrue your point. Don't forget that Odysseues does
expose his tragic flaw a number of times.
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