Mr. Cowie:
Odysseus and The Returning Soldier
DIRECTIONS:
As we have seen so far and will continue to see, Odysseus is a man with many
strong qualities as well as human failings. Many modern soldiers returning from
Afghanistan, Iraq or the Persian Gulf War are dealing with some real problems.
Read through the articles
listed on this webpage. Choose one that contains a problem experienced by
returning soldiers that Odysseus, as a counselor, would be able to help them
with. READ THAT ARTICLE VERY CAREFULLY TO BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH ALL ASPECTS
OF THE PROBLEM. In a very specific essay, discuss HOW and WHY Odysseus would be
a good counselor for this particular problem.
In discussing this question be VERY SPECIFIC. Include the details that make up
this problem using the article you have chosen. Be sure to use quotation marks
if you quote directly, but direct quotes should be few if any. USE ODYSSEUS’
EXPERIENCES in The Odyssey to help explain HOW and WHY he would be a good
counselor for this problem.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. An introductory paragraph in which you first mention that returning vets
have problems created by their war experiences. Follow this by mentioning the
problem and the article it comes from that you are going to be concentrating on
in this essay. Finally, indicate that you are going to explain how
Odysseus(include a couple of facts about him) would be a good counselor for
those with this problem. (5-7 sentences)
2. The body: two paragraphs. In each paragraph begin by identifying one specific
aspect of this problem in detail. Follow this up with one piece of advice
Odysseus would give these men. Conclude by explaining why Odysseus would be
qualified to dispense such advice. Each paragraph should be 12-15 sentences
long.
3. A concluding paragraph in which you explain why it is vital for returning
vets to deal with this problem. (5-7 sentences).
RESOURCES:
Use only the article resources
below to complete the assignment:
·
1 in 8 returning soldiers suffers
from PTSD
·
A Flood of Troubled Soldiers Is in the
Offing, Experts Predict
· Alcohol a problem for stressed returning soldiers
·
The Gulf War Veteran; Victorious in
War, Not Yet at Peace
·
Memory Problems Plague Returning
Soldiers
·
Trauma of Iraq war haunting
thousands returning home
· Vietnam veterans help returning Iraq soldiers deal with shocks of war
Prepared by:
Bill
Cowie, English Department