1. Personal Narrative Writing and Sample Thesis Statement
The Odyssey
Personal Narrative Writing
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Sample Thesis Statement

2. The Odyssey Personal Narrative Writing Prompt
Prompt: At the beginning of The Odyssey, we discussed the idea that we are all on our own Odyssey or journey, much like Odysseus. Using at least three moments in The Odyssey, explain how this epic and our main character is relatable to us, and the journeys that we go through in our lives.
Sample Thesis Statement: Just as Odysseus was on a long journey home to Ithaca, all human being experience similar journeys in life in which they face many challenges. Some people learn from these challenges while other fail to learn from them.

3. The Adventures of Odysseus
The Lotus-Eaters
The Cyclops
The Land of the Dead
The Sirens
Scylla and Charybdis
The Cattle of the Sun God
The Return of Odysseus
Argus
The Suitors
Penelope
The Challenge
Odysseus’ Revenge
Penelope’s Test
Journey home to Ithaca “It’s not about the final destination, it is about the journey.”