This 1-page essay prompt with guidelines, writing tips, and citation examples relates directly to the Fagles translation of Homer's Odyssey. Students are prompted to discuss the life lessons taught through Odysseus' adventures, emphasizing proper use and analysis of text evidence. See my own Odyssey study guide, quizzes, writing activities, rubrics, review, and unit test for ideal materials to correspond with this activity. This activity has been designed with an honors curriculum in mind, but c