the iliad reading - class civs - bhasvic
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THE ILIADThe story of the wooden horse.
Aims and Objectives
Aims:To highlight important themes in Homer.Objectives:1. Identify some potential themes.2. Read parts of the Iliad and discuss.
What role do you think the gods play in the Iliad and the Odyssey?
The Role of the Gods in Homer.
Fate:◦The gods are bound by fate.◦Only Zeus seems to be able to dictate fate by a nod of the head.◦However Zeus never overrides fate despite temptations to save his own son.
Drive the Plot:
◦ The gods fill in some awkward holes in the plot.◦The Greeks and Trojans frequently try to make peace but the gods prevent it.◦Athena encourages the trojan Pandarus to break a truce.
Diversity of Action:
The gods allow the author to cover other topics beyond the actions of humans:◦Politics◦Powerful women.◦Magic and the divine.
Structure
Comic Relief
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