Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Reading Response 2 (Due Thursday)

Book 5 & 6 (Short Answer: 2-4 sentences)

1. Who is the main character of these 2 books and how would you describe his actions? What happened that allowed him to do these things? Who, specifically, does he interact with? What is different about his interaction with Glaukos?

Book 9 (Long Answer: 2-3 paragraphs)

1. What arguments does Odysseus use in his attempt to persuade Achilles? How do Phoinix’s and Aias’s attempt to persuade Achilles? Keeping in mind Achilles’ responses, whose argument is most convincing? What is your opinion of Achilles’ decision? If you were Achilles, what would you do?

Book 14 (Short Answer: 2-3 sentences)

1. What does Hera have to do to seduce Zeus?

Powell Chapter (At least 1 paragraph)

Based on Powell’s chapter, how do you think you would have fared as an Ancient Greek? What would you have liked/disliked about life during that time? Support your explanation with quotations or paraphrased examples from the chapter. What would you miss most about modern-day life?

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