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The assignment for this section is a compare/contrast essay. It needs to be 1-2 pages in MLA format and include a reference page. Present three elements of the stories and two direct quotes to support your positions. This will be turned in manually in class. Due Date: May 18, 2012 Hint: Both novels must be listed.

The journey has several elements including but not limited to trials, travel, confrontations, false sense of calm, betrayal, support, homecoming, loss, gain and so on. The Epic sheet can give some additional ideas.

Remember compare = the same; contrast = different.

Please respond to the prompt: "Both Dantes and Odysseus go on lengthy journeys. Compare and contrast the elements of the hero Journey experienced by the heroes."

You will be scored according to the below rubric (30 points, each score will record at 5 max 2 min for ease of grade calculation): [|C/C rubric for Odyssey and Count]

The more thoughtful and clearly written, the better the score will be. All elements of the rubric will be examined, so please make sure you use the rubric as a guide.

I highly recommend establishing an editing group. This can be your peers, willing teachers, and family members. Make sure they have the rubric to give feedback appropriately. If you feel something is off - like verb agreement - specify that as a point to look for. General correction, the structure of the essay, and coherence and clarity are excellent check requests. Visual appeal also counts. Consider the title - "A Comparison-Contrast of //The Count of Monte Cristo// and //The Odyssey//" is accurate but Dull. "Dantes and Odysseus - Brothers Under the Skin" is much more interesting, and gives a hint to the tone of the essay. Please don't use this title - it is an example. For additional tips, look at the Writing a C/C Essay page in this Wiki.

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