Homer, Iliad (Part 2)
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Living Literature: The Classics and You
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
- Subjects: Classical literature, Contemporary
- Produced By: Governors State University
- Year: 1994
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 58m 46s
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Discussion in these two lessons focuses on the nature of epics, the tragedy of Achilles, the nature of the Homeric hero, the relation between humans and gods, and the nature of honor as a motivating principle. Discussion also explores the Iliad as both a celebration of and a protest against war.