Thursday, February 2, 2012

Class Notes 1/2/12

Class Discussion Topics:


  1. Why are there so many random names in the Iliad?
    • Again to emphasize the importance of lineage
    • To legitimize the text with concrete and minute details
    • To make the kills seem important (honor the dead)
    • To attach real names to the achievements of the warriors, credibility
  2. What's with the bronze armor?
    • another theme & word Homer uses often
    • The Illiad is during the Bronze Age. Thus, bronze is "the new thing"

*Watched Tantalus myth presentation*

New Essay Introduced
Creative Illiad Essay: Assignment #2

*Read Eskimo Creative Essay example*

Grammar fact of the day
If it's a foreign word use italics! Unless the word is in common usage

If you write your essay in the Homeric style: Use long and extensive simile

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