The Odyssey:  Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social Order Now that you have an understanding of the  Odyssey  and its plot, it is time to think about larger issues, such as the mythic functions that the poem performs. The primary question for consideration will be whether the poem performs the function of guiding an individual through life or the function of maintaining social order. Discussion Question    Does the  Odyssey  perform the function of guiding an individual through life or maintaining social order? Write a paragraph or two justifying  ONE  of the functions. The title/subject of your post should refelct your topic selection: "Guiding an Individual" or "Social Order" .

1. The Odyssey:
Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social Order
Now that you have an understanding of the
Odyssey
and its plot, it is time to think about larger issues, such as the
mythic functions that the poem performs. The primary question
for consideration will be whether the poem performs the
function of guiding an individual through life or the function of
maintaining social order.
Discussion Question
Does the
Odyssey
perform the function of guiding an individual through life or
maintaining social order? Write a paragraph or two justifying
ONE
of the functions. The title/subject of your post should refelct
your topic selection: "Guiding an Individual" or "Social Order"