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September 11
Books I-IV
Who behaves more properly in the dispute?
What are the rules of proper conduct?
Can we blame humans for their actions?
Explain IV:43-58
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September 14
Books V-VIII
Look up the Greek word "aristeia" on the web and
formulate its definition in your own words. Find
examples of aristeia in The Iliad.
Describe how it manifests itself and what it brings about. Continue
to form the list: “The rules of war/warrior include…” Who upholds each
rule? Who breaks them? Who gives the strongest argument for
Hector to remain in Troy? Find text that characterizes each
god. One problem dealt with by this work: What is
needed to end the war. What
is Homer’s answer thus far?
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September 18
Books IX-XII
3 Groups will Present
Achilles - What are Achilles core
principles, values, virtues, or vices? - Andy, Lauren,
Nichole, & Katrin
Hector - How is Agamemnon a symbol of the Greek
nation, the Greek mind? See X.100-117. - Diana, Vince, Braxton, &
Randy
Trojans - What is needed to end the war?
- Kylee, Russ, Jon P., & Donovan.
Each group gets 20 minutes to creatively
lead the discussion and present their findings.
Class will dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
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September 21
Books XIII-XVI
Develop a list of god/mortal
personifications. Determine which human best personifies each of
the gods.
What does Sarpedon's corpse symbolize?
Write an obituary & eulogy for Patroclus.
Is his death tragic?
What is the relationship between the gods and
fate?
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September
25
We will construct the "Shield of Achilles".
Why does Achilles decide to re-enter the war?
In what way do each of the following characters
demonstrate the ebb and flow of the war: Achilles, Hector,
Agamemnon, gods.
What part of Achilles' personality does
Patroclus represent?
What is the symbolism of Achilles' loss of
armor to Patroclus?
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September 28
XXI-XXIV
What is the complete code of the warrior?
Who matches this code better - Hector or
Achilles?
Who is the greater hero, Hector or Achilles?
What does the river symbolize in Book XXI?
What line or group of lines best summarizes
the entire poem?
Why is the ending perfect?
What lesson does Priam teach Achilles?
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