Assignment Details

Reading Book 9

2023-2024

Classical Civilisation L6 The Iliad

Date Due

Nov. 10, 2023

Additional Info
Read lines 1-120 of Book 9 and answer the questions in the 'Reading Questions' section (also below if needed).

  1. Lines 1-9 : How are the Greeks currently faring in the war?
  2. Lines 10-28: What is Agamemnon's emotional state? Why? What does he suggest they now do?
  3. Lines 29-49: How does Diomedes reply? How does this add to your impression of his character?
  4. Lines 50-78: What advice does Nestor give?
  5. Lines 89-114: What advice does Nestor give to Agamemnon over dinner? What is your view of Nestor's character from this book?
  6. Lines 115-121: How does Agamemnon respond? Is this what you would have expected?
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