A. What type of genre is The Illiad?<\/p>\n
B. Explain the theories of ‘unitarianism’ and ‘expansion’ as these relate to the authorship of The Illiad.<\/p>\n
Part B – Books 1-10<\/p>\n
Directions: Answer each of the following questions.<\/p>\n
(1) Why are the Greeks and Trojans fighting?<\/p>\n
(2) How does Paris (Alexandros) behave in the following situations:
\n____a. When the Greeks and Trojans meet in battle?
\n____b. When Menelaus accepts his offer?
\n____c. When he sees Helen?
\n____d. When Hector shames him?<\/p>\n
(3) What kind of person is Paris?<\/p>\n
(4) Which gods fight for the Greeks? Which fight for Troy? Why?<\/p>\n
(5) Briefly describe Hector’s visit with his wife and child. Why is it hard for him to return to battle? Why does he go?<\/p>\n
(6) How do the Greeks try to protect their ships? What is their fear?<\/p>\n
(7) Why do the three envoys visit Achilles? What arguments do they present? How does Achilles respond to them?<\/p>\n
Part C – Books 11-24<\/p>\n
Directions: Answer each of the following questions.<\/p>\n
(1) Briefly describe how Agamemnon, Diomedes, and Odysseus become wounded. Who is winning at the end of this day’s battle?<\/p>\n
(2) Why does Patroclus want to enter the war? What is Achilles’ reaction?<\/p>\n
(3) What is Achilles’ reaction after Patroclus’ death?<\/p>\n
(4) Why is it important for Achilles and Agamemnon to reconcile publicly?<\/p>\n
(5) What hardships have resulted from Achilles’ anger?<\/p>\n
(6) How does the tide of war change after Achilles enters the war?<\/p>\n
(7) How does Achilles honor Patroclus and dishonor Hector?<\/p>\n
(8) Why do the gods interfere with Achilles’ plans for Hector’s body?<\/p>\n
(9) What are the results of Priam’s meeting with Achilles? Why?<\/p>\n
(10) The Iliad ends without a total victory for the Greeks. Why?<\/p>\n
(11) Contrast Hector and Achilles. Which do you like better? Why?<\/p>\n
(12) In your opinion, is Achilles any different at the end of the story than he was at the beginning? Explain.<\/p>\n
Part D – Greek Gods<\/p>\n
Directions: Follow each step below to complete the assignment.<\/p>\n
Step 1. Choose the name of a Greek god who appears in the Iliad.<\/p>\n
Step 2. Find out as much about the god or goddess as you can.<\/p>\n
Step 3. Write a short exposition about the god’s exploits.
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A. What is the genre of The Illiad?<\/p>\n
B. Explain the theories of ‘unitarianism’ and ‘expansion’ as they apply to The Illiad’s authorship.<\/p>\n
Books 1-10 are included in Part B.<\/p>\n
Directions: Please respond to each of the following questions.<\/p>\n
(1) What is the source of the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans?<\/p>\n
(2) What is Paris’ (Alexandros’) reaction in the following situations:<\/p>\n
____a. What happens when the Greeks and Trojans clash in battle?<\/p>\n
When will Menelaus accept his offer?<\/p>\n
When he sees Helen? ____c.<\/p>\n
When Hector humiliates him?<\/p>\n
(3) What kind of person is Paris?<\/p>\n
(4) Which gods fight for the Greeks? Which fight for Troy? Why?<\/p>\n
(5) Briefly describe Hector’s visit with his wife and child. Why is it hard for him to return to battle? Why does he go?<\/p>\n
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