Assignment Details

Book 18 Reading

2023-2024

Classical Civilisation L6 The Iliad

Date Due

Jan. 12, 2024

Additional Info
Read lines 121 - and answer the questions:

  • What issue does Thetis have with Achilles returning to the battlefield?
  • How is Hector's desire to capture the body of Patroclus illustrated?
  • What advice does Iris give to Achilles?
  • How does Athene make Achilles seem more impressive?
  • What does Achilles do at the ditch and what is the effect on the Trojans?
  • What course of action does Polydamas advise?
  • What does Hector suggest?
  • How does Homer make it clear that this is the wrong decision?
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