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Essay Planning: The Role of the Gods in The Odyssey

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students in planning an essay on the influence of Greek gods in Homer's The Odyssey. It provides scaffolded questions to develop a structured argument.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Greek Gods & Mythology
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#The Odyssey
#Analyse the significance of gods in shaping the events of The Odyssey
#Compare different gods' roles and influences in the narrative
#Outline an argument supporting the importance of divine intervention in Greek mythology

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Essay Planning: The Role of the Gods in The Odyssey

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Essay Planning: The Role of the Gods in The Odyssey

Essay Question:

To what extent do the gods influence the events in Homer's The Odyssey?

Introduction Thesis:

Outline the general view that the gods play a crucial role in guiding and affecting the hero's journey.

Point 1: The gods as protectors and benefactors of Odysseus

Provide evidence from the text showing how gods like Athena assist Odysseus.

Point 2: The gods as sources of divine punishment

Use examples where gods punish or challenge Odysseus or other characters.

Counter-argument:

Consider perspectives that emphasize human agency over divine influence.

Conclusion:

Summarise the importance of gods and whether their influence is essential to the story.

Use this scaffold to plan a balanced and detailed essay, supporting your points with evidence from The Odyssey.

1.
Explain the importance of Athena's role in assisting Odysseus in The Odyssey. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of Zeus and Poseidon in The Odyssey. How do their actions influence the hero's journey? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how divine punishment is depicted in The Odyssey. Provide two examples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how divine intervention influences the outcome of Odysseus's journey. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Explain the significance of divine intervention in shaping the moral lessons of The Odyssey. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the influence of the gods in The Odyssey with their portrayal in other Greek myths. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main argument for the importance of gods in The Odyssey. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write a brief conclusion summarising the impact of divine forces in The Odyssey. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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