44 pages 1 hour read

Rosemary Sutcliff

The Wanderings of Odysseus

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1995

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Essay Topics

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How does the character of Odysseus evolve throughout the story and what lessons does he learn during his wanderings?

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How does Rosemary Sutcliff’s novel define a hero? How does Odysseus illustrate the qualities of a hero as defined by the novel? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

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Is Odysseus a good leader to his crew? Why or why not? What is the relationship between his prowess as a leader and his heroism?