Greek Epics XVII: Iliad Book 16, or Blame Achilles

Posted byTriumvir ClioPosted inGreek Epics, The Greeks

We’re 2/3 of the way through the Iliad, and the events of Book 16 will turn the tide of the war.

Discussion Prompts
  1. What do you think of Achilles in this book?
  2. Why do you think Patroklos pursues the Trojans beyond the Greek walls?
  3. What do you think would have happened if Patroklos hadn’t pursued the Trojans beyond the Greek walls?
  4. What role does Fate play in Book 16?
  5. If you haven’t read this before, what do you think is going to happen next?

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I have a BA in History and Classical Civilization from Loyola University Chicago and an MPH from Western Michigan University. I've been a geometry teacher, a religion teacher, a writing tutor. I'm a writer, a knitter, a dancer, a singer, an actor. And, yes, for fun I like to reread everything that was assigned while getting my classics degree.

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