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The Odyssey Possible Timed Writing Topics Examine the heroic qualities of three various characters or three instances of Odysseus’ heroism in The Odyssey. How can either the behavior of three selected figures or three distinct acts of Odysseus be considered proof of valid heroism within the epic poem (either epic or tragic)? Be sure to establish these three views of heroic qualities using direct text evidence and insightful commentary. Examine the archetypal character traits of various figures from The Odyssey. Possibilities include (but are not limited to) Odysseus as either The Father, The Trickster, and The Hero, Telemachus as The Child, Penelope as The Mother, Circe/Calypso as either The Goddess and/or The Woman as Temptress, and Hermes, Athena, and Circe as The Guide. Be sure to provide three distinct examples of either one or more characters’ connection to the selected archetypal pattern(s) using direct text evidence and compelling commentary. Within the Greek/Roman system of mythology, the intervention of the gods and goddesses is a well-established and important convention. In The Odyssey, how do various gods and goddesses both help and hinder Odysseus on his troubled journey homeward? Using direct text evidence, be sure to provide 3 distinct examples reflecting both the supernatural aid and obstacles created by the intervention of the gods and goddesses. In epic poetry, epic or Homeric similes and epithets help readers to both paint a more vivid image of the epic action and gain a greater understanding of the characters performing these epic acts. Explain how the Homeric (epic) similes and/or epithets in The Odyssey create a particular mood, create a particularly vivid visual, or add further depth to the sense of characterization. Be sure to provide 3 distinct examples of epithets and/or epic similes with direct text evidence and commentary detailing how these epic literary devices directly contribute to the reader’s experience.