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The Odyssey is my text of choice to make into a modern-day movie. The Odyssey tells the tale of Odysseus and his voyage home. This epic best resembles the modern-day movie of “Rocky 3”. Rocky Balboa, the Italian stallion will play the role of Odysseus, being that they have similar qualities such as fortitude and courage. Apollo, the boxer, will represent Troy because after conquering Troy is when Odysseus becomes great. The new trainer will play the role of the Gods since it is the Gods who favor and help him get home. The setting would take in place in Philadelphia because just like hardships that were endured at sea, Philadelphia was also a city of hardship and high unemployment during the 80s. At the beginning of the movie, Rocky is praised by everyone for the courage and will he displayed by beating Apollo. As a result, Rocky became very arrogant and believes he is unbeatable. However, he is quickly challenged by a rookie fighter and is defeated. This rookie fighter will play the role of Poseidon because it is he who does not allow Odysseus to return home and posses as an obstacle. Thus, Rocky struggles because he loses everything such as his pride, respect and mostly importantly his true trainer, Mickie. Mickie will play the roles of the crewmen because they are important people on his voyage home who die unfortunately. Still, with the help of a new trainer, Rocky is able to regain focus and is determined to return back to the ring to reclaim his title. In “Rocky 3”, the trainer starts Rocky off by teaching him the fundamentals of foot work. Regaining the title belt for Rocky symbolize home for Odysseus. With the help of a new trainer, Rocky is able to overcome obstacles such as abnormal training techniques. As Rocky trains, he becomes modest and does not take things for granted anymore. Finally, Rocky gets back into the ring and is able to regain his title. “Rocky 3” is a great modern-day version of The Odyssey because it depicts a hero who at first seems to have it all but takes everything for granted and loses everything. However, with the help of outsiders and willpower as well as a great deal of courage, heroism is regained and humility is learned.