Assignment Details

Reading

2023-2024

Classical Civilisation L6 The Iliad

Date Due

Oct. 3, 2023

Additional Info
Read Book 3 lines 380-end. Answer the questions in 'Reading Questions' section. (Also given below).

  • Lines 380-399: Who does Aphrodite disguise herself as to talk to Helen? Why do you think she chooses this impersonation?
  • Lines 390-395: How does Aphrodite try to entice Helen to return to Paris?
  • Line 396: What do you think is meant by 'her words went straight to Helen's heart'? What do you think Helen's initial reaction to Aphrodite's words is?
  • Lines 399-421: What do we learn of both Helen and Aphrodite in these lines?
  • Lines 422-448: What do we learn of Helen and Paris' relationship?
  • Lines 452-455: How do the Trojans feel about Paris?
  • Lines 449-462: Do you think Agagmemnon is justified in his assertion?
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