Odyssey of Homer

Analyzing a literary masterpiece like the Odyssey does not have to be overwhelming. Before you begin writing your essay, take some time to look over the assignment. Pick a topic that appeals to you. Follow that up by looking over your class notes and rereading the parts of the poem that support your thesis. Next, use one or more of the databases listed below to see what scholars have to say about the characters and themes in the Odyssey. The information in these articles can be used to support your argument. Most literary criticism is published as an article in an academic journal. Only later are these articles compiled into a print book.