Letter to Telemachus

Requirements:

From the point of view of your character write a 5 paragraph heartfelt letter to Telemachus about 1 of the following:

• How Odysseus is or is not a hero

• How Penelope is the true hero of this epic

• Odysseus’ best or worst trait

The letter should contain: 

• • The letter is telling Telemachus your feelings and opinion about Odysseus or Penelope

  • Include at least 4 relevant, events quotes or paraphrases from the book to support the claim of heroism or the character trait.  

  • Use evidence goes beyond what was explicitly taught in class. 

  • All evidence (quotes and paraphrases) must be accurately cited with page numbers.

  • Block letter format with a heading, greeting, body paragraphs, closing and signature.

  • See sample below.

Pretend Telemachus is not aware of what has happened in the book while he was on his adventures.

Think about the following questions:

1. What did you admire or dislike about the character? Why? Cite a few examples from the novel.

2. How are you the same as the character? How are you different from the character?

3. What would you have done the same as the character? What would you have done differently?

Paragraph 1:
Devote the first paragraph of your letter to greeting Telemachus and outlining your purpose for writing. Explain from your point of view why you feel strongly enough to write to Telemachus.

Paragraphs 2-5:
Give descriptive details to prove or disprove heroism or a character trait. Each paragraph must include a relevant, event, quote or paraphrase from the text(s) as evidence to support details. All evidence (events, quotes and paraphrases) need to be accurately cited with page numbers

Closing:
Strive for graciousness by saying you appreciate the person’s relationship with you.  Recap why you wrote the letter. Wish Telemachus the best.