Great Books I - Fall 2016 - MR

Iphigenia at Aulis

"What is the greatest sacrifice one can make?"

August 29 - In preparation for our first day, read the entire play.

September 1 & September 8 - Reread the play again, highlighting key lines.

  August 29

Iphigenia Video

Shared Inquiry Discussion

Interpretive Question Discussion

Who is more courageous - Agamemnon or Iphigenia?

Who has the most power in this story?

Based on this play, how would the virtue of courage be defined?

What is the purpose of a sacrifice?

September 8

Bring Two Interpretive Questions

Question du Jour:  Are you doing what you want with your life?

In what way is each of the following people heroic:  Achilles, Agamemnon, Iphigenia?

What is the root problem in this play?

Who or what is ultimately to blame for the events leading to the sacrifice of Iphigenia?