The Iliad Flashcards
Who wrote the Iliad?
Homer
Homer is a?
a blind poet
two Greek epics by Homer
Iliad
Odyssey
There are no records of his existence and that he must be a collection of people, why?
Because his epic poems were passed by oral tradition, therefore different people may have said it differently
Is the “Illiad” a Greek tragedy?
Yes
-Tragedy is the downfall of a good person due to fatal error
What are the 3 Principles of the Greek Tragedy
- A true tragedy should evoke pity and fear from the audience.
- The tragic hero must be essentially admirable and good.
- In a true tragedy, a hero’s demise must come as a result of some personal error or decision.
the cleansing of emotions
catharsis
a fatal mistake
hamartia
the overweening pride or insolence that leads to the protagonist’s misfortune
Hubris or “violent transgression”
the paybacks for the actions of hubris.
Nemesis or “retribution”
a transition in fortune
catastrophe
the epiphany and recognition of the fate of humans, the will of the gods, and destiny.
anagnorisis
Does Achilles fit the description for the Tragic Hero?
Yes
Define the Tragic Hero
- renowned & prosperous
- must commit hamartia
- does not require hero to die
- must have an anagnorisis
Who are the characters in the excerpt? (The Aecheans/Greeks)
Achilles
Patroclus
The Myrmidons
Who are the characters in the excerpt? (The Trojans)
Hector Priam Andromache Hecabe Helen
Who are the characters in the excerpt and the movie?
Gods and Goddesses: Apollo Hera Athena Zeus Poseidon Hermes Thetis
Where is the setting of the excerpt?
Troy
& Mt. Olympus
What are the themes of the Iliad?
Destiny/Fate Power Hubris Love and Lust Family Loyalty
What is the role of destiny or fate?
The Greeks believed that everything is predetermined by the gods.
There is no escape from fate.
Who is the god who favored Hector and Troy?
Apollo
Why do Athena and Hera hate Paris and Troy?
Paris chose Aphrodite when he was asked to choose who was the most beautiful goddess instead of the other two.
Why does Achilles hold a grudge against Hector?
Hector killed Patroclus
What did Achilles do to Hector’s corpse?
He dragged it around while riding his chariot
