Character Paragraphs (copy)

Use packet pages 6-7 Journeys of Transformation to complete this assignment.

Using ONLY the scenes on packet pages 6–7, choose two different scenes (not the first one where Homer describes Odysseus). Write one characterization paragraph for each scene using the paragraph frame below.

Your goal is to make a simple, correct inference about a character (Odysseus or his men), use one specific detail from the packet, explain what this shows about them, and connect it to the theme of journeys and transformation.

Scenes You May Choose:

• Odysseus’ men – Sailing From Troy (18–69)
• Odysseus’ men – Lotus-Eaters (70–109)
• Odysseus – Sailing From Troy (18–69)
• Odysseus – Lotus-Eaters (70–109)

Paragraph Frame (copy this twice):

• In this scene, Odysseus / Odysseus’ men show that they are ________.
• This is shown when the text says ________ (quote or detail + line numbers).
• From this detail, the reader can infer that they ________.
• This moment shows growth or transformation because before this, they ________, but now they ________.
• This connects to the theme of journeys because it shows that ________.

Using ONLY the scenes on packet pages 6–7, choose two different scenes (not the first one where Homer describes Odysseus). Write one characterization paragraph for each scene using the paragraph frame below.

Your goal is to make a simple, correct inference about a character (Odysseus or his men), use one specific detail from the packet, explain what this shows about them, and connect it to the theme of journeys and transformation.

Scenes You May Choose:

• Odysseus’ men – Sailing From Troy (18–69)
• Odysseus’ men – Lotus-Eaters (70–109)
• Odysseus – Sailing From Troy (18–69)
• Odysseus – Lotus-Eaters (70–109)

Paragraph Frame (copy this twice):

• In this scene, Odysseus / Odysseus’ men show that they are ________.
• This is shown when the text says ________ (quote or detail + line numbers).
• From this detail, the reader can infer that they ________.
• This moment shows growth or transformation because before this, they ________, but now they ________.
• This connects to the theme of journeys because it shows that ________.