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Reading Questions

2023-2024

Classical Civilisation L6 The Iliad

Date Due

Feb. 2, 2024

Additional Info
Read Book 23 lines 1-255 and answer the questions below:

  • Lines 1-35: What do the Myrmidons do when they return to Patroclus' body?
  • Lines 36-55: What does Achilles refuse to do and why?
  • Lines 55-92: Who visits Patroclus in his sleep and what does he ask of him?
  • Lines 93-108: What is Achilles' response?
  • Lines 140-150: What does Achilles place in Patroclus' hands and why?
  • Lines 162-178: What can we learn about Ancient Greek burial ritual from these lines?
  • Lines 185-192: How is Hector's body being protected?
  • Lines 193-225: Why does Achilles pray to Boreas and Zephyr?
  • Lines 238-255: What does Achilles ask Agamemnon to do with Patroclus' bones?

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