A 350-word essay breaking down an important passage to show that a character is more complex than they seem. Character = Telemachus. Guidelines: – Introduction: A. Background information about The Odyssey (What we need to know about the story of The Odyssey to understand your passage. B. Character chosen and why (from your passage). C. Brief explanation of how this character is more complex than they might seem at first. – Body: A. Background information about the quote (what information do we need about the story to understand where in the book this passage appear?). Include page number and line number from where the quote was from, like this: for example, book 9, lines 1-10 would be –> (9.1-10). What does this quote show about this character? How does it demonstrate their complexity? – Conclusion: A. Why is the complexity of this character important to understanding The Odyssey?. B. Does this understanding of this character help us better understand anything else in The Odyssey (themes, events, other characters, etc.?)
