a modern day hero

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Question 1: What is the chronology (time line) of The Odyssey? Does it begin at the beginning of the story, the middle, or the end? Why do you think Homer wrote it in this order? What does it add to the story? Do you think it would have been better if told in a different order?

Questions 2: Odysseus is a typical Greek hero. What are the qualities that make him a hero? What is his weakness or flaw? Think of a modern day hero in literature, film or even real life. How does Odysseus compare to this modern day hero? Do you think that Odysseus is portrayed in an unrealistic way?