Do you think a reluctant hero is any less a hero than someone who embraces his/her heroic mission? Why or why not? Is Odysseus a reluctant hero or does he embrace the experiences in his life? Why or why not?

Guidelines: a. 3 well-developed paragraphs; b. paragraphs are a minimum of 7 sentences; c. well-chosen support (I do not just want you to tell me what you think, support what you are saying with evidence from the story.); d. response to a classmate is required for half credit (minimum of 7 sentences); e. 3rd person POV required for your discussion post; your classmate reply will be a more conversational than formal; f. direct quotes required for support/credibility

NOTE: Your major unit grade will be structured around your ability to apply the concept of the heroic archetype to Homer’s Odyssey.

It has been said that Odysseus faces a life filled with “pain and suffering.” Consider the concept of pain and suffering as it relates to Odysseus; then, consider the following quote: The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else. ~Umberto Eco

Do you think a reluctant hero is any less a hero than someone who embraces his/her heroic mission? Why or why not? Is Odysseus a reluctant hero or does he embrace the experiences in his life? Why or why not?

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