In the texts covered in class there are many things that interest me (although, not enough to write a five page paper about). First, I would like to expand and further elaborate on assignment number three “How did the lack of Odysseus’s presence affect Telemachos’s growth?” I can personally relate to this topic because I grew up without a father and know what it is like; I had to learn from my mother or on my own. Secondly, I would like to write about Greek Mythology in general, as a whole. I want to write about things like; why did the Greeks invent “Greek Mythology” and why do they believe what they do? As well as, the origins of Greek Mythology; and topics of that nature.
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i like how u can relate your personal experience and compare it to the text. but i think if you write about the basic idea of greek mythology then it might seem like you’re mixing up the central theme of “how did the lack of odysseus’s presence affect telemachos’s growth?” you can first relate specific examples in the book about the lack of presence then compare to how you dealt with it from your point of view. overall i think it is doable to write 5 pages with your choice of topic. goodluck with it =)
Hi,
I think your greek mythology question, while interesting is WAY too big for the scope of the paper. I’m happy for you to think about Telemakhos’s lack of father figure, but in order to do so, you’ll need to read some of the other sections of the book. I’d suggest thinking about how the Odyssey is an educational journey for Telemakhos, and think a little more about what he needs to learn, also.