In the Odyssey, as in any
Epic story, the hero gets the monster he or she deserves. The faults and weaknesses within the
heart of the hero are tested by monsters that are peculiarly designed (by the
storyteller) to attack the weakest part.
Heros respond to monsters in
one of three ways.
They defeat them
easily, and learn from them (Road of trials)
They must extend
themselves to the utmost in order to win (climactic)
They lose (hades)
In a clear, well-written
essay, describe your own personal monster. How can you conquer it? Or can you?
Unlike other essays, this one
will stay between
Grading
Organization
Detail
One reference to the
Odyssey
Grace (Active verbs, transitions, etc.)