THE ILIAD
Choose one of the following prompts
- In The Iliad, how much of the narrative is advanced by the actions and decisions of the heroes versus divine intervention of the gods?
- Based on his response to the plague, would you say that Agamemnon is a good king or a tyrant? Justify your response with specific textual evidence.
Initial Post
- Posts should be 300–500 words each
- Back up your arguments with evidence from the readings. Be sure to use quote, summary, or paraphrase at least once per post
- Respond to the discussion prompt and demonstrate higher order thinking (apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, examine, pose, or connect to course concepts)
- Follow MLA formatting and documentation guidelines when referring to course readings and other materials. Any Internet sources you quote, paraphrase, or summarize must be cited
- Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
you have to search the materials on the Internet
Answer preview
THE ILIAD
The Iliad narrates the events surrounding the end of the Trojan War and the siege of the city of Troy by the Greeks. It depicts the glory with which human beings view war, which is the reason why they constantly wage war on each other. However, through the narration of the events that are happening in the human world, the gods are seen to intervene from time to time in a way that changes fate and thus influences the outcome of human activities.
The gods have their favorite heroes in the human world (Homer 35). When the Trojans are at war with the Achaeans over Princess Helena, the gods intervene and change the outcome of different battles. The interventions are often to turn the odds in the battle in favor of the army…
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