Odyssey Thesis Statement Assignment

Essay Prompt - What is Odysseus's biggest flaw and why ?

Thesis Statements - (Listing Form and Open Ended)

Listing - In the novel, "The Odyssey," Odysseus's biggest flaw is his pride because it causes him to act arrogant, cocky, and boastful.

Open Ended - In the novel, "The Odyssey," Odysseus's biggest flaw is his pride because it causes him to act differently in certain situations.

Topic Sentences for each body paragraph -

1st body paragraph - To begin, Odysseus's pride is his biggest flaw because it causes him to act arrogant when the opportunity presents itself.

2nd body paragraph - Secondly, Odysseus's pride remains his biggest flaw because of the fact that it causes him to act boastful.

3rd body paragraph - Lastly, Odysseus's pride stands as his biggest flaw because it causes him to act cocky in different situations.