Greek Epics X: Iliad Book 9, or Wait, Achilles is in This?

Posted byTriumvir ClioPosted inGreek Epics, The Greeks

We finally see Achilles again in Book 9 of the Iliad. What are your thoughts on how well this meeting goes?

Discussion Prompts

  1. Phoinix seems to go off on a tangent when he starts talking about Meleagros.  Why do you think he thinks this story will be useful given the fact that Achilles has already pointed out that if he fights, he will die which renders all of the rewards moot?
  2. Do you believe Achilles when he says he doesn’t care about the rewards offered by Agamemnon?  Why or why not?
  3. Achilles claims to have loved Briseis.  Do you believe him?  Why or why not?
  4. Who is currently your favorite character?  Why?

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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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