Essay needs to be 3 pages Double spaced

*Essay needs to be: *3 pages *Double spaced *MINIMUM 5 paragraphs *Standard 1 inch margins *12 point font Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman *

*Must have a title page (Not included in the 3 written pages) *Title *Name *Date *Class *Centered, halfway down page *Final must include a planning page, corrected rough draft and final draft *

* * The Telemachus subplot is a traditional coming-of-age story. What standard elements does this subplot share with other coming-of-age stories? Why and in what way does the prince change? (May compare/contrast to other coming of age stories) * Consider two of the following as symbols — Odysseus' great bow, the shroud that Penelope weaves, the island of Ithaca, or the sea itself — and explain their significance in the story. * How does theme of vengeance work in the epic? Approach it from the points of view of Telemachus and Poseidon, as well as Odysseus. * What is the role of females in the Odyssey? Taking into consideration such characters as Penelope, Circe, Athena, the Sirens, and Anticlea (Odysseus’ mother), discuss how women are portrayed. * Describe how Odysseus is the perfect example of an epic hero: Brave, heroic, very flawed, loved and hated by gods. * On at least three occasions in the Odyssey, good advice is offered and not taken, and disaster and suffering result. Discuss three such examples. * What is the importance of the father/son relationships in the Odyssey? Thinking about what the story presents about the relationships between Odysseus and Laertes, Odysseus and Telemachus, and Polyphemus and Poseidon, describe what characteristics of this relationship the Greeks valued.