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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is an archetype and what makes Odysseus from the Odyssey an archetype?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, an archetype is like a model of something, an example that explains something.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There are so many examples you could do with Odysseus. For example, he could be the archetype of an explorer because he explores the world.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Odysseus could be an archetype of a warrior

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So it's really just what he represents??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because he has to rely on himself to fight even if he gets help from Athena

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, yeah,totally. What is he an example of, basically? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, thanks that helps a lot :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

U r welcome. :)

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