Sample+IR+Outline


 * Sample outline

Topic:** **Declaration of Independence**  See other topic.

Ulysses is about a soldier trying to get home (by ship) after a 10 year war but he comes across a variety of obstacles on the way.
 * Summary [include if you think it is necessary]**

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that Ulysses is more equal than all other men, that he is endowed with great wit, strength and determination; and that the Gods nonetheless try to deprive him of life, liberty and the pursuit of home.
 * Introductory element**

[This only has the first roman numeral; YOU need three more.] a. **[General story details explaining above idea]** In the story, Ulysses has been at war for 10 years. He tries to make it home with his crew. But, they must stop along the way, especially for food. They get distracted from their main goal and try to pursue other types of “happiness”, like treasure. He even gets waylaid by two women who are not his wife. b. **[Quote for support and explanation]** Ulysses also gets lost in his own gloried past, providing short term happiness. Calypso tries to distract him from home, she shows him images of the Trojan War. “…his heart sang with pride…drowning out all the pictures of home” (Evslin 112). Her plan worked, and he stayed, pursuing “happiness” with her, at least for a bit. c.  **[Connect above to the "whole" book] **Throughout the whole book, Ulysses goes after what he thinks will make him happy. But, treasure and other women provide only temporary happiness. Long term happiness can only come with Ithaca, Penelope and his son. At the end, he faces dozens of suitors in a lopsided battle, risking all for his goal. He is victorious.
 * First Way the Book Proves Part of the Declaration of Independence to Be True**
 * I. Ulysses tries to pursue “happiness” which is usually “getting home” but changes depending on where his eyes, stomach and heart wander.**