What does this excerpt indicate about the purpose of The Odyssey? Is the work’s purpose to inform--to teach history or to serve as a reflection of ancient Greek culture? Or is the purpose to entertain--to tell an exciting and memorable tale? Could the purpose be to serve as a moral compass, to guide listeners and readers as they make their way in the world? What contribution does the character of Odysseus make to the overall purpose and meaning of the text? Address these questions in an argumentative essay that makes a claim about what you think the main purpose of The Odyssey is. Support your opinion or point of view with relevant textual evidence. Maintain a formal style and an objective tone in your writing, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument you presented.

The story is about a postmaster who is trying to adapt to the new life in the village of ulapur. in what way is the postmaster's life different from his life in urban calcutta?

What is the most likely inference a reader can make about eliza's emotional state

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?