The Iliad in Book 9 Odysseus, Ajax, and Phoenix come to Achilles tent representing Agamemnon and hoping to persuade Achilles …

When discussing Gilgamesh, much was made about the relationship and bond between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. This was definitely a central …

Consider the way violence  is described in the Iliad, and the way the characters respond to acts of violence. From …

What role does honor and duty play within this ancient society? What do these concepts mean for men and women …

For this discussion, you should analyze one character from the assigned reading. In your analysis, you should address one of …

Any great work of literature reached that status because, to some extent, its characters are absolutely real. In fact some …

Compare aspects of the Iliad, like literary style and the role of the gods, with The Odyssey. Discuss the role …

Discuss the Iliad’s portrayal of female characters, both human and divine. Discuss the role of vanity, wrath, and personal gain …

Discuss the Homeric portrayal of “kleos,” the concept of glory that is earned through heroic battle. Discuss the Homeric theme …

What role does Fate play in the Iliad, both in terms of the outcome of the Trojan War, and in …