Next, consider the world that Odysseus inhabits, including the gods and other forces that shape it. Please write down a second list of adjectives that you believe describe it
How would you describe this world? Is it a safe or dangerous place? Is it predictable or
unpredictable? What is important here? What is not? Again, don't limit yourself to the
questions I've suggested. Try to explore on your own. After you have finished this second
list, write a paragraph or more that summarizes your vision of Odysseus' world. How,
finally, do you think it shapes him?

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?