The odyssey and epic poetry: an introduction, part 1
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paraphrasing a passage
read the passage. identify the central idea and key
details. then, paraphrase the passage.
but those who ate this honeyed plant, the lotus,
never cared to report, nor to return:
they longed to stay forever, browsing on
that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.
- the odyssey,
homer

The flower if drank, made those not want to go home to their families, but they want to. The flower makes them do things they dont want to, this is like alcohol or drugs. People take them and they may do things they dont want to, they have to control.

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explanation:

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- self-esteem and a clear goal for writing

- financial security

- a room to be alone