1. Books 22-24 http://classics.uc.edu/~johnson/epic/odys21-24.html

2.  If you were an epic hero, what would be your strength? What would be your (tragic) flaw? What quest would you seek?

3.  Write a strong persuasive thesis  Gather solid evidence to support our thesis

4. 1. Warm-up 2. Evidence o posters 3. Thesis reminders 4. Outline 5. 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

5. Your assignment is to gather evidence from posters, hero’s journey illustrations and the text. You will be assigned either Athens or Sparta. 1. Make a list of the traits of your assigned city (refer to your textbook or notes from Austin’s class) 2. Brainstorm examples from The Odyssey of Odysseus 3. Find specific evidence from the source, including citations book22 line number 123 = (22.123)

6. ATHENSODYSSEUS

7. ATHENSODYSSEUS

8. ATHENSODYSSEUS

9. SPARTAODYSSEUS

10. SPARTAODYSSEUS

11. SPARTAODYSSEUS

12.  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

13. 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.

14. 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.