Agamemnon, seeing blood, thinks that his brother has been mortally wounded and begins a long speech of lament and revenge. Powerpoint of achilles in books 1824 ares mars in latin is the god of war 315. Events of book 22 the iliad flashcards in a level and. Classical mythology clas 2220 classical studies spring 2017 bruce heiden,joseph lipp. What do you think of the trick apollo plays on achilles at the very end of book 21 21. Books 1 to 4 of the iliad trace the events from the breaking out of the quarrel between achilles and agamemnon to the first combat on the battlefield. Achilles will receive the glory of killing the greatest of the trojan fighters. What do you think of athenas trick on hector by appearing as deiphobus in book 22. Achilles on his right shoulder achilles waved his dreadful spear made of pelian.
The questions below refer to the selection the iliad, from. Fateful choicesthe price of glory readings monday class, sept. The questions you missed will be displayed below your score. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. To what extent does agamemnon take responsibility for his actions. He wants to face his destiny and therefore to comfort achilles. The focus of the short quiz primarily concerns the plot of book 22, with an emphasis on the. The iliad by homer book 24 by paloli olivencia on prezi. Schliemann reading the iliad to his wife at troy pjm31. Why doesnt hector follow the trojans into the city walls at the beginning of book 22. Agamemnons test of the army in iliad book 2 and the. Read the commentaries on book nine readings wednesday class, sept.
The translation sheets include the greek text in the left column and lined spaces in the right column for students to write out their translations and make annotations. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Who was the mortal man responsible for the plague against the greek army. Choose from 500 different sets of iliad book 2 flashcards on quizlet. With the tipping of the scales, hectors fate is no longer in the slightest doubt.
What moves achilles to send patroclus to the greeks. Aphrodite had rescued him from battle and placed him there for safety. It is a curious fact about the iliad that, for all its focus on the theme of death, it rarely shows characters longing for immortality. As such, we began with the achilles quarrel with agamemnon and progressed through his battle with hector and eventual death.
The questions below refer to the selection the iliad. In book 6 hectors humanity is shown as he shares a loving moment with his. Sparknotes bookrags the meaning summary overview critique of explanation pinkmonkey. This is one of the few times when this happens, and it is interesting that hektor says it out of excitement wanting the moment to last forever instead of despair at a moment passing. She also saw the recognition of this fact as a necessary step toward compassionsomething that, as a christian theologian, was deeply important to her. Which of the following best characterizes the impression created by this description from book 22 of the iliad. The translation sheets include the greek text in the left column and lined spaces in the right column for students to write out. In her famous essay, the iliad, or the poem of force, the french philosopher simone weil treated homers poem as an exploration of how human beings can be subjugated to brute force. The bronze around him glittered like a blazing fire or rising sun. This study guide consists of approximately 114 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the iliad. The iliad is a classic and the reason it is so is because it is so applicable to all of us. Home a level and ib study tools classical civilization events of book 22 the iliad. In this book, ive seen priam and hekabe all stopping hektor from facing akhilleus and their pain when he died, as well as andromakhes.
Who set achilleus and agamemnon into bitter collision. For a summary of books were skipping, click here look at the interaction between priam and hektor at the beginning of book 22. Check your score by clicking on the calculate your score button at the bottom of the page. Read book 22 death of hector of the iliad by homer. Introduction to classical studies at cornell college. Book 22 of homers the iliad brings about the resolution of the dispute between hector and achilles. Achilles on his right shoulder achilles waved his dreadful spear made of pelian ash.
Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Priam sees achilles coming on and advises hector not to wait outside. Book 22 of the iliad hector is choosing an honorable fate shows achilless hubris major events hectors life flashes before his eyes hectors fate is decided shows achilless hubris hectors death represents the death of troy and all through town the people were convulsed with. How do the funeral rituals for patroklos restore the greek forces and their sense of identity. The battle between hektor and achilles brings about a reconsideration of two ideas that have been implicit throughout the iliad.
Does hektor accept his impending death at achilles hands. What are some of the names used to mean the greeks. This study guide was uploaded for the midterm exam on 01092017 by an elite notetaker casey kaise. Home english literature classic books the iliad book iv. Book 22 is definitely one of my favorite books in the iliad not only because of hektors death.
A comprehensive database of iliad quizzes online, test your knowledge with iliad quiz questions. In book seven, they had to fortify their camp with a wall. Homers epic poem the iliad tells the story of the trojan war and the epic heroes and gods. Line numbers that appear in the margin refer to the fagles text. The trick athena plays on hector is one of the final examples of a godly intervention in battle, but the trick is not portrayed as underhanded.
Iliad 6 and 22 greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. This link contains a free pdf copy of homers iliad 6 and 22. In book 22, homer uses the image of a wild mountain hawk. The questions below refer to the selection the iliad, from book 22, the death of hector. How is the reconciliation between agamemnon and achilles observed. Which of the following best describes the picture suggested by the imagery homer uses to compare hector and achilles in book 22 of the iliad. In book iv, however, agamemnons reaction to menelaos flesh wound is humorous. The quarrel between achilles and agamemnon in book 1 of homers iliad sets in motion a chain of events that will affect the. Check the text carefully, then try those questions again. When achilles is ready to reenter the battle, what is his motive. The anger of achilles identify places and characters. We paid particular attention to the following books of the iliad. He is too ashamed having ordered them to stay outside the walls.
Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Well use the first line of homers epic poem the iliad for this example. Our online iliad trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top iliad quizzes. The iliad by homerworksheet packet by adam kershaw tpt. At that moment, as he watched, hector began to shake in fear. Bright as that star amid the stars in the night sky, star of the evening, brightest star that rides the heavens, so fire flared from the sharp point of the spear achilles brandished high in his right hand, bent on hectors death.
Though we are in the tenth year of the trojan war, these encounters are the most violent that have taken place since the greeks arrived. Even hector realizes the inevitability of his impending death. Home english literature classic books the iliad book iv navigate here note book i book ii book iii book iv book v book vi book vii book viii book ix book x book xi book xii book xiii book xiv book xv book xvi book xvii book xviii book xix book xx book xxi book xxii book xxiii book xxiv. I really need help on book 11 of the iliad i am having such a difficult time understanding this book for some reason any help would be fantastic. Chapter summary for homers the iliad, book summary. Greekegyptian hist, gilgamesh, and the iliad 74 cards. In book 6 hectors humanity is shown as he shares a loving moment with his wife, andromache, and his son astyanax. Read summary of the iliad, book 23 actively read the iliad, book 24. The iliadbook 22 the boxes and the by homer questions at the.
Achilles is finally able to avenge the death of his dear friend, patroclus. I offer a reading of the diapeira episode based on the semantics and thematics of akhos. Book xxii thus the trojans in the city, scared like fawns, wiped the sweat from off them and drank to quench their thirst, leaning against the goodly battlements, while the achaeans with their shields laid upon their shoulders drew close up to the walls. Look at the interaction between priam and hektor at the beginning of book 22. Events of book 22 the iliad flashcards in a level and ib. The iliad by homer book 24 themes questions summary characters my favorite part is when priam gets to achilles with such wise words and gets him to let go of hectors body but that was only for a second because he knew that priam didnt went alone, but with the help of the gods. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. Achilles is best known among the greeks and trojans for his a. Books 12 books 36 books 79 books 1012 books 15 books 1618 books 1922 books 2324 a note on line numbers. Lines 463465 standing over him, so theyd gloat and stab his body.
Now the gods were sitting with jove in council upon the golden. In these excerpts, achilles displays the least sense of duty toward a. Learn iliad book 2 with free interactive flashcards. Browse our diverse flashcard library today and find the right cardsets, only with. Take our free the iliad quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. A vocabulary list featuring homers iliad vocabulary. But hector did deadly fate ensnare to abide there where he was in front of. Select the correct answer to each of the following questions by clicking on the appropriate button. Identify deiphobus, antilochus, niobe, leto and cassandra. Find a summary of this and each chapter of the iliad. How would yu compare his selfawareness and selfknowledge to achilles in book 21.
Nov 04, 2011 a vocabulary list featuring homers iliad vocabulary. She says that she will focus on homers language and his narrative style in my own experience, she accomplishes a great deal more, bringing out meanings and connections that cast book 22 in an entirely fresh light and reveal this books close connections to the iliad as a whole. The iliadbook 22 the boxes and the by homer questions at. Iliad studyguide, books 124 western michigan university.