Greek Epics XXV: Iliad Book 24, or A Farewell to Arms

Posted byTriumvir ClioPosted inGreek Epics, The Greeks

We have reached the concluding book of the I. It’s time to say farewell to Achilles, Patroklos, Hektor, and the rest.

Discussion Prompts
  1. What do you think about Achilles in this book? Why? Has your view of him changed over the course of the epic? Why or why not?
  2. Who do you think is the real hero of the Iliad? Why?
  3. Why do you think this epic ends where it does?
  4. Patroklos and Achilles. Discuss.
  5. Why do you think Helen has the final eulogy for Hektor?
  6. What do you think about the Iliad? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?

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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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