Choose ONE character from The Iliad and ONE character from The Odyssey. You are to compare and contrast these two characters

Printed in the lecture material for Ancient Greek epic poetry are several characteristics of this type of poetry along with the main characters of each poem.

•For this essay, you will choose ONE character from The Iliad and ONE character from The Odyssey.

You are to compare and contrast these two characters.

You should compare and contrast the following:

-Characterization

-Motives

-Relevancy to the work

You will need to have at least 3 outside sources and cite them using proper MLA citations.

In-text citations are REQUIRED and must include proper notations.

Assignment Instructions

Follow these instructions to complete the activity:

• Your essay should contain 5 paragraphs:

· Introduction

· Body Paragraph 1

· Body Paragraph 2

· Body Paragraph 3

· Conclusion

Your essay should be developed according to this recipe:

Paragraph #1

· Introduce your topic.

· Include a clear thesis statement.

Paragraph #2

· Begin this paragraph with a topic sentence about the first main idea.

· Develop this topic sentence with ample support.

Paragraph #3

· Begin this paragraph with a topic sentence about the second main idea.

· Develop this topic sentence with ample support.

Paragraph #4

· Begin this paragraph with a topic sentence about the third main idea.

· Develop this topic sentence with ample support.

Paragraph #5

· Begin this paragraph with a summary sentence of your main ideas.

· End this paragraph with an appropriate closing thought; do not mention any new information.

•Your essay length:

· Include no more than a total of 1000

• Additional guidelines:

· Use present tense

· Use third person

Required Format

· Double-space every line

· Use 12 pt. Times New

Required Identification Heading to be typed in the upper left area of page 1:

· Your name

· ENG 271

· Date submitted