Close Reading

Select a passage you like (no more than 5 lines in length) and do a close reading (like what we did in class on Thursday) of that passage. There should be no repeat passages among the class. Everyone needs to select a different set of 5 lines. The idea here is to work collaboratively to do a close reading of a variety of lines throughout Act II so that we can gain deeper insight into the entire act through each other's work. Pick lines that intrigue you, puzzle you, delight you, whatever. You should explain the meaning of words and images and then offer an overall analysis of the lines. Again, just as we did together in class on Thursday.

What Makes a Classical Hero?

Based on the chapters of the Iliad we have read thus far, and based on the personalities and actions of the characters that we know are considered the heroes of this epic, what do you think are the valued attributes of a classical epic hero? Please be specific in your answer by explaining which character or characters you are considering and which qualities they have are presented as or received as epic.