How would you describe the character of Ulysses/Odysseus? Do you believe his character is flawed? If so, how?
Think about the heroism in The Iliad and The Odyssey. What possibly makes Genji a hero and how does it compare to those two other works?
August 16, 2019Based on reading in the Odyssey and our main text; discuss the character of Odysseus?
August 16, 2019How would you describe the character of Ulysses/Odysseus? Do you believe his character is flawed? If so, how?
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Discussion: The Odyssey
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This discussion is based on The Odyssey on pp. 175-180 in World Literature IPart One. In Book IX, Ulysses/Odysseus tells his story from the time he left Troy until he arrived in the land of the Phaeacians, where King Alcinous welcomes him.
For this discussion, you must contribute one new thread and 2 thoughtful responses to 2 other classmates. Each of your three posts should be 150 words or more. Refer to the rubric in this module in order to see how this discussion will be graded.
After reading the selection, consider the following questions:
How would you describe the character of Ulysses/Odysseus? Do you believe his character is flawed? If so, how?
Think about another character in literature that could be portrayed as a hero, like Ulysses/Odysseus. Why do you think characters like him are significant in literary works?
