Greek Heroes Scholarship Flashcards
1
Q
How does Tolbert Robert’s describe Agamemnon in book 4?
A
Tolbert Robert’s ‘Agamemnon is a neurotic in book 4 in terms that he is alienated, compulsive, inappropriate and hesitant’
2
Q
What does Graziosi say about the deaths of Greek heroes in the epic?
A
Graziosi ‘there is no unnamed soldier’ compare to the unnamed women
3
Q
What does Wilson regard the gifts Agamemnon promises Achilles as part of the embassy in book 9?
A
Wilson ‘Agamemnon’s gifts are a strategy of domination, a ‘gift attack’ as such’
4
Q
What does Jones say about Patroclus’ death?
A
Jones ‘it is Patroclus’ desire to go too far that will kill him’ book 16
5
Q
What does ET Owen say about the death of Sarpedon in relation to Patroclus?
A
ET Owen ‘Sarpedons death is to give glory to Patroclus’
