GROUP 1: The Iliad

Objective: Learn the story of The Iliad.

Authors Background:
NATIVE NAME: Ounpos
BORN: Century BC
DIED: los, Greece
PARENTS: Krithida & Meona
NOTABLE WORKS: Iliad and Odyssey
LANGUAGE: Homeric Greek

HOMER
A Greek writer and musician. He is also the embodiment of ancient Greek culture.

Literary Works:
 The ILiad
 The Odyssey

Background Of The Story:

"The Iliad" is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer. It is set during the
Trojan War and focuses on the hero Achilles. The narrative spans a few weeks of
the war, primarily exploring themes of honor, fate, and the consequences of
human actions.

The gods play a significant role, influencing events and interacting with mortals.
The Iliad is a cornerstone of Western literature and provides insights into ancient
Greek culture and values.

PLOT:

Exposition:
Introduces the setting: The Trojan War, a conflict between the Greeks (Achaeans)
and Trojans.
Establishes key characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, Paris, Helen,
and the gods.

Inciting Incident:
Agamemnon, the Achaean king, takes Briseis, Achilles' war prize, leading to a
conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon.

Rising Action:
The Greeks and Trojans engage in battles, showcasing various heroic deeds and
conflicts.
Gods intervene, influencing events and supporting different sides (e.g., Athena
aiding the Greeks and Apollo favoring the Trojans).
Achilles withdraws from the fighting due to his anger with Agamemnon, resulting
in Greek losses.

Climax:
Patroclus, Achilles' close friend, is killed by Hector, leading Achilles to re-enter
the war seeking revenge.
Falling Action:
Achilles mourns Patroclus and reconciles with Agamemnon, receiving new armor
forged by Hephaestus.
Achilles engages Hector in a duel and kills him, dragging Hector's body behind
his chariot in dishonor.

Resolution:
Priam, Hector's father, begs Achilles for his son's body. Achilles, moved by
Priam's plea, returns Hector's body for a proper burial, showing mercy and
humanity.

Settings:

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer. It is set during the
Trojan War, a mythical conflict between the Greeks (Achaeans) and the Trojans.
The main events take place in the city of Troy (also known as Ilium or Ilion) and
its surroundings. The war unfolds over a period of weeks, focusing on the anger
of Achilles and the heroic deeds of various warriors.

Theme:

Love, Hate, Honor, Friendship, Freewill, Fate.

POV:

The ILiad by Homer makes us of Third Person Omniscient Poin of View

Symbolism:

The River Seamander (Xanthus): Represents the natural world's response to

human conflict, reflecting the environmental consequences of war.

The Funeral Games: Serve as a symbolic way to honor the fallen and showcase
the values and skills important to the society depicted in the epic.

Hector's Son, Astyanax: Symbolizes the vulnerability of the next generation in

the face of war's legacy and the impact of a father's choices on his offspring.

The Trojan War: Symbolizes the consequences of pride, honor, and the
destructive nature of war.

The Olive Branch: Used by the characters to symbolize peace and reconciliation,
contrasting with the ongoing war.