Use the theoretical works (Freud, Lacan, and/or Plato) to develop
a theory of “the political.” In other words, what forces govern our political interactions?
What problems emerge? What solutions might we propose? Illustrate the effectiveness of
your theory with examples from The Odyssey, Fun Home, and/or Between the World and
Me.
Use examples from these the people listed in the parenthesis and describe how their ideas have governed
certain political aspects in our life. You can also say whether this has benefited us in any way
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