The Odyssey "Odysseus as a Leader” - Essay Assignment (worth 50 points)
Overview: You will be writing a brief three-paragraph essay supporting
your argument about whether Odysseus demonstrates effective or
ineffective leadership in the chapter about Odysseus and the Cyclops
(Book 9).
Directions:
1. On loose-leaf paper, write a three-paragraph essay on Odysseus as
a leader.
2. Decide if you think Odysseus is a good leader or a bad leader.
3. Focus on Book 9 (the adventure with the Cyclops) for you to find
examples of what Odysseus does to show he is a good or bad
leader.
4. Make sure you write evidence from Book 9.
5. You may quote from Book 9 if you choose to.
6. Each paragraph should have a minimum of 5 - 8 sentences.
7. You may write more sentences if you choose.
8. For your paper heading: