Monday, March 9, 2015

In Class

Sections 1 & 2: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Lines 1-110

Sections 3: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Paragraphs 1-7; Quietly read paragraphs 8-11 (DOWNLOAD for Section 3 –>Iliad Book III)

Answer reading comprehension questions #1-8 (scroll to bottom of this page for all the questions for Book 3)

At Home

Section 1 & 2: Read Iliad Book 3 Lines 110-215; Answer related questions

Sections 3: Read Iliad Book 3 Paragraphs 12-16; Answer questions #9-12

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

In Class

Sections 1 & 2: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Lines 110-215 and discuss questions; Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Lines 216-319; Answer related questions.

Sections 3: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Paragraphs 12-16 and discuss questions; Quietly read paragraphs 17-28; Answer related questions for Book 3 (see above for DOWNLOAD)

At Home

Section 1, 2, &3: “Iliad Book 3 – Feelings Handout” DUE FRIDAY (DOWNLOAD: Iliad Book III Feelings Handout)

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

In Class

Sections 1 & 2: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Lines 320-389; Answer related questions for Book 3

Sections 3: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Paragraphs 29-35; Answer related questions for Book 3 (see above for DOWNLOAD)

At Home

Section 1, 2, &3: “Iliad Book 3 – Feelings Handout” DUE FRIDAY (see above for DOWNLOAD)

Thursday, March 12, 2015

In Class

Sections 1 & 2: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Lines 390-461; Answer related questions for Book 3

Sections 3: Read aloud Iliad Book 3 Paragraphs 36-42; Answer related questions for Book 3 (see above for DOWNLOAD)

At Home

All Sections: STUDY for Quiz tomorrow on Iliad Book 3; “Iliad Book 3 – Feelings Handout” DUE FRIDAY (see above for DOWNLOAD)

Friday, March 13, 2015

In Class

Quiz: Iliad Book 3

Hand in “Iliad Book 3 – Feelings Handout”

Begin Iliad Book 5 (Sections 1 & 2: lines 1-165; Section 3: Paragraphs 1-17 — DOWNLOAD for Section 3 –>Iliad Book V)

At Home

Continue Iliad Book 5 (Sections 1 & 2: lines 1-165; Section 3: Paragraphs 1-17)

Questions for Iliad Book 3:

1. How did the Trojans rush in for battle? How does it differ from the Achaians?
2. How does the poet describe Paris as he emerges? How does Menelaos feel when he sees him? What simile is used for Menelaos?
3. What does Paris do when he sees Menelaos? How does Hektor react to Paris’ behavior?
4. What does Paris say about receiving gifts from the gods? Do you think this excuses his behavior?
5. What does Paris propose as a way to end the war?
6. Who approaches the Achaians with this proposal?
7. How does Menelaos respond to the Trojans’ proposal for a “duel”? What are the conditions that Agamemnon demands for the duel to take place? Why does he feel this is necessary?
8. What objects are sacrificed before the duel in Book 3 between Paris and his competition?
9. What divine messenger visits Helen? What disguise does she use? What is Helen weaving when she is visited?
10. How does Helen react to the delivered message?
11. Who does Helen sit next to when watching Paris taking part in the duel on the battlefield?
12. Who does King Priam blame for the war?
13. What three men does King Priam notice from a distance and inquire Helen about?
14. King Priam and his advisor Antenor appear to speak very positively of the various Greek leaders Helen explains, who are obviously his opponents in this war. What does this say about warrior culture?
15. Describe the sacrificial ritual in steps.
16. Why does King Priam leave after the sacrifice?
17. Which god or goddess protects Paris during the challenge that he issued to the Greeks on the battlefield?
18. Who demands that the Trojans concede victory to the Greeks and return Helen?
19. What does Helen challenge Paris to do?
20. What about Helen angers Aphrodite in Book 3?