Hero Comparison

Students complete a side-by-side comparison chart of Aeneas and Odysseus across themes such as motivation, relationships with the gods, leadership style, attitude toward family, response to fate, and ultimate goal. For each row, learners cite or paraphrase evidence to explain how each hero demonstrates the trait. The chart format encourages clear organization and balanced analysis rather than plot summary. After filling the boxes, students craft a concluding sentence that synthesizes what makes Aeneas unique among epic heroes. This task builds comparative reasoning and highlights cultural differences between Roman and Greek epic ideals. It also scaffolds later paragraph or essay writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Writing: Text Types and Purposes (analytical comparison)

English Language Arts – Reading Literature: Comparative Analysis of Themes/Characters

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Reasoning and Explanation

English Language Arts – Speaking and Listening: Presentation of Knowledge (optional share-out)

This worksheet is part of our Aeneid collection.