Mr. Leab                                              Epic Hero Paper

For this paper, you are a Greek general preparing for battle. You must choose one (1) epic hero from the epic stories that we've read, and explain why that hero would best represent you and Greece. You must not discuss everything there is to say about these heroes, but rather should choose two or three heroic aspects about them that interests you and provokes thoughtful analysis. For example, you might consider Perseus’s bravery or Odysseus’s cleverness. You must use the text to prove your points as well. If you mention Theseus and the Minotaur, for example, you must you the text to show what it represents. This includes citations.

The paper you are writing must be:

In MLA format (double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, proper in-text citations, works cited page)

3-5 pages (not including works cited page)

Use quotes from the actual text.

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