The Greek Culture has given the world a wealth of stories, books, and plays that
inspire people to aim for achievement and public service. Greek writers such as Plato,
Homer, and Aeschylus introduced heroes who overcome enormous challenges, and citizens
who were required to work for the common good.
In this research project you will select a Greek myth, play, poem, or book to
learn review and analyze as it applies to our modern world and your own life.
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS
Greek Myths such as, Prometheus, the Fire-Bringer or Demeter and Persephone
Greek Poems like Homer's Odyssey or Iliad
Greek Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripedes
Plato's Republic or other works
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Who is the author?
What was the author's purpose in writing this work?
What is the message?
What does it have to teach us in the 21st Century?
Which characters were inspiring?
Would you recommend this work?
RESEARCH OUTCOMES
Create a profile of a hero or heroine in the story that emphasis their positive
and inspiring qualities and achievements.
Re-write a myth putting it and its message into modern times.
Write a letter to the author that tells him what you think of his work and why
it is important today.
