ASSIGNMENT
Compare and contrast Odysseus and Iron Man
What roles are played by the female characters in Homer’s Odyssey? Describe two female characters including their traits and roles they played in your explanation of the overall
portrayal of women. Be sure to consider the selections of the epic that had male characters as protagonists.
Paragraph 1
Compare Odysseus to a modern-day hero (firefighter, soldier, nurse, etc.) OR to a super-hero from pop culture (Marvel, DC, Disney, Star Wars, etc.)
As you write, think about: how Odysseus is similar to a modern-day hero or superhero, in either good or bad ways.
Include: One piece of textual evidence from any section of The Odyssey.
Paragraph 2
Contrast Odysseus and the hero you chose in part 1. DO NOT choose a new hero for this paragraph. As you write, think about how Odysseus is different from your chosen hero. These differences may be either good or bad.
Include: One piece of textual evidence from any section of The Odyssey.
Paragraph 3
In your opinion, who is the better hero? Odysseus or the hero you chose? Why? Explain your answer, using evidence from the text.
