Iliad Assignment for 2/28

1. Write a question you have about the text, either an interpretive question that you have an opinion on, or something that you don't understand. You don't need to write the answer.
If Agamemnon thinks he's better then Achilles why does he need Achilles help in the war, don't you think that's kind of strange?

2. What was your opinion of Achilles before reading Book 9? Does it change after reading Book 9? Explain why or why not.
I think Achilles got more stubborn and a little greedy, I dont know, because the way he refused Agamemnon's offer, and the offer was very generous but it wouldn't really do much for his pride.

3. Same as yesterday - Make a list of the persuasive strategy used by these characters, following this format:

1) Who is speaking?

2) What does that person say and to whom does he say it?

3) What persuasive strategy is it?

4) Why is it an example of that strategy?

1) Achilles

2) Agamemnon

3) Emotion

4) Because he is telling Agamemnon that he doesn't deserve to have Achilles and that he should fight in the war himself.


1) Pheonix

2) Achilles

3) Ethics

4) Pheonix wants Achilles to return his favor by letting go of his anger and fight in the war.


1) Ajax

2) Achilles

3) Reason

4) Because he is trying to tell him that he is being foolish for not helping out his comrades.