Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Thesis and topic sentences: Odyssues' major flaw

Odysseus' major flaw is pride, which is shown through many events in The Odyssey.

Odysseus' major flaw is pride and glory seeking, which is expressed through his shouting his real name to Polyphemus, he waits to long in Polyphemus' cave, and he stays on Calypso's island.

Odysseus' pride is shown through his telling to Polyphemus his real name.

Odysseus is prompted by free sheep and wine and stays too long in Polyphemus' cave.

Odysseus seeks glory by staying with Calypso to become immortal.

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