Question: Write an essayin which you create a "map" that represents your own odyssey or journey through life. You must include at least THREE pieces of evidence from the Odyssey to illustrate how your odyssey compares to that of Odysseus.
While your life has just begun, all that you have experienced up to this point in your life has helped shape who you are today, and you should have some realistic hopes and dreams for your future. Include THREE of the following as part of your essay: Metaphorically, NOT literally.
a.Ithaca: your external values, i.e., the ideas you value most outside yourself
b.Cyclops/Scylla/Charybdis: the dangers and obstacles you encounter; your test of courage
c.Sirens/Lotus Eaters/Calypso: distractions & temptations; your "island of trouble"
d.Poseidon: people or things that block or redirect your path
e.Penelope: those who remain loyal and faithful
f.Athena: people who help you reach your goal; mentors; advisors
g.Returning Home: reaching your mission or goal