Summary and analysis of book 2 of homers iliad, with a focus on the ancient greek gods and the christian god. This commentary on the 6th book of the iliad concentrates on the interpretation of two episodes which have received a great deal of scholarly attention. In the tenth year of the trojan war, tensions are running high among the achaians a superancient name for the ancient greeks. The iliad begins with the poet calling on the muse to sing of the wrath of achilleus and its consequences. This example is the only reference to writing in the iliad. Homeric scholarship is the study of any homeric topic, especially the two large surviving epics, the iliad and odyssey. The iliad book 6 presentation character description and quotes. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Consult the cast of characters and the outline of the plot. Course heros video study guide provides indepth summary and analysis of book 6 of homers epic poem the iliad. Rather than a mere summary following the ordersequence of the iliadic books. This study guide consists of approximately 114 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the iliad. If that sounds too circular, then just bear in mind that the iliad is an extremely long narrative poem, which deals with the heroic actions of mortals, gods, and demigods.
It discusses the last four books of the poem in detail, and its main purpose is to help readers to appreciate the poetic and narrative qualities of. It is currently part of the academic discipline of classical studies. The catalogues in book 2 recieve especially full treatment. Iliad 6 and 22 greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. The quarrel between achilles and agamemnon in book 1 of homers iliad sets in motion a chain of events that will affect. Seymour, commentary on homers iliad, books iiii, 1. Below is an extract from one of the iliads most famous scenes, taking place at end of book 6. Hector returns to the city for a brief time in book 6 of homers the iliad. Hector speaks to his wife and child after returning from battle and although he does not know it yet, it is to be their last meeting before he is killed by achilles. Summary and analysis of book 3 of homers iliad, with a focus on the theme of love. As you read through book 6 of the iliad and, for tuesdays class, book 9, be on the lookout for what are called epic similes.
This link contains a free pdf copy of homers iliad 6 and 22. In summary, this chapter offers an excellent first introduction to homeric. The sixth and final volume of this major commentary on homers iliad. This leaves the trojans and achaeans to their fighting in book 6 of homers the iliad. Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The brutal fighting continues, with more blowbyblow description of the battle. Kirk this is the first volume of a projected sixvolume commentary on homers iliad, under the general editorship of professor g. A cast of thousands readings tuesday night classsept. In the same breath, shining hector reached down for his sonbut the boy recoiled, cringing against his nurses full breast, screaming out at the sight of his. For the ancient greeks, it was also important that an epic be written in the poetic meter of dactylic hexameterwhich the iliad is. In book seven, they had to fortify their camp with a wall.
Course heros video study guide provides indepth summary and analysis of book 1 of homers epic poem the. The story opens in the ninth year of war between troy and the achaeans, when a plague has swept over the achaean army. This is the sixth and final volume of the major commentary on homers iliad now being prepared under the general editorship of professor g. Summary the battle continues, and although the gods are no longer taking part, the achaians.
Chapter summary for homers the iliad, book 1 summary. It is examination of achilles heart, which opposes all reconciliation with men, and, to paraphrase the philosopher eric voegelin, oozed a great black void into the already fragile themis among men. Unfortunatley, these books do not cover the entire iliad. Books sixteen to twentytwo all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the iliad.
First, the priest chryses comes to ask their leader, king agamemnon, to release his daughter, whom agamemnon was holding captive. As we saw earlier in book 6, the trojan war has escalated to new. Disquisition and analytical commentary oxford 2011 187. Homers iliad has captivated readers and influenced writers and artists for over twoandahalf millennia. Homers epic poem the iliad tells the story of the trojan war and the epic heroes and gods. The book does not include a greek text important matters pertaining to the text are discussed in the commentary. The first three books of the iliad introduce us to the plot, some of the main characters, and important elements and themes of epic poetry e. A good, complete, detailed modern commentary on the iliad has yet to be written. Iliad, book viii, lines 24553, greek manuscript, late 5th, early 6th centuries ad.
Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. Homer iliad book vi classical literature cambridge university press. Check out our revolutionary sideby side summary and analysis. Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating consequences. Menelaus considers accepting a ransom in return for the life of adrestus, a trojan he has subdued, but agamemnon persuades him to kill the man outright. Here is a userfriendly students edition of book 1, providing greek text, extensive notes, a complete glossary, and an extensive introduction to homer and his epic work. For the purpose of the present article, homeric scholarship is divided into three main phases. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. Get a detailed summary and analysis of every chapter in the book from.
Homer begins by asking the muse to help him sing the story of the rage of achilles. The first book ends with a banquet of the gods in zeus palace. The first three books of the iliad introduce us to the plot, some of the main characters. Polypoetes, and antilochus join in the fray while menelaus attacks the trojan adrestus. The homeric poems the iliad and the odyssey are epic, because our concept of epic comes from homeric poems. Book 6 with the gods absent, the achaean forces again overwhelm the trojans, who draw back toward the city. Books sixteen to twentytwo all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the iliad. Ilias is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times. The sixth book of the iliad includes some of the most memorable and bestloved episodes in the whole poem. Jun, 2016 summary and analysis of book 3 of homers iliad, with a focus on the theme of love.
Chapter summary for homers the iliad, book 6 summary. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the iliad and what it means. Apollos priest chryses comes to the achaian camp and asks to ransom back his daughter chryseis, who has been captured. In book i, the initial quarrel between agamemnon and achilles, mediated by nestor, is paralleled at the end of the book by the quarrel between zeus and hera, mediated by hephaistos. Go to text analysis and close reading for 10th grade. In the overall structure of the epic, this fighting involves three large movements between the ships and the city. Book 6 describes how glaukos and diomedes, though fighting on opposite sides.
While achilleus still refuses to return to battle, his friend, patroklos, persuades him to let him fight in his place. These movements end in books xv, xvi, and xvii when the trojans fire the greek ships, patroklos is. Adrestos is captured by menelaos and pleads for his life, promising ransom. We havent yet talked about these in class, but once you know what they are, theyre easy to spotand theyre all over the place. Summary book six continues on the same day of fighting, and the achaians have the advantage. Menelaus is inclined to show mercy to the captured trojan charioteer.
Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951. Now that the gods have left the battlefield, the bloodshed continues between the trojans and the achaeans. Book 6 is perhaps the most frequently studied piece of the iliad, both in grammar. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Murray so was the dread strife of the trojans and achaeans left to itself, and oft to this side and to that surged the battle over the plain, as they aimed one at the other their bronzetipped spears between the simois and the streams of xanthus. The fighting that began in book v continues in book vi. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Like a game of tugofwar, the two sides exchange kills and advantage. Professor kirk himself is the editor of the present volume, which covers the first four books of iliad. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes the iliad study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
Hannah alsobrook and tino quiocho the iliad book vi animal imagery animal imagery. Jun 06, 2016 summary and analysis of book 2 of homers iliad, with a focus on the ancient greek gods and the christian god. Adrestus begs to be given mercy and menelaus considers. In its construction, the book opposes achilles fine cholos with precedents of greater yore. Kirk, 97805212817, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. One example of animal imagery, is the description of the chimaira on page 86 this creature came of divine stock, with nothing of man lion in front, serpent behind, shegoat in the middle. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. It consists of four introductory chapters, dealing in. It is hoped that the volume as a whole will lead scholars to a better understanding of the epic style as well as of many wellknown thematic problems on a larger scale. These movements end in books xv, xvi, and xvii when the trojans fire the greek ships, patroklos is killed, and achilles decides to reenter the battle. Everything in book six is preparation for hectors visit to troy and especially for his meeting with andromache. Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 how the plot develops.
Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. Find a summary of this and each chapter of the iliad. Course heros video study guide provides indepth summary and analysis of book 6 of homers epic poem the. As stated in its iconic first line, the iliad is about the consequences of achilless rage. The outcome of achilles anger is the will of zeus, but it also killed a huge number of achaean soldiers. The battle continues with ajax telamon killing trojans along side the rampaging diomedes. Two scenes illustrate brutality and humanity in war. As a basis for their commentary, graziosi and haubold have. This is the first volume of a projected sixvolume commentary on homers iliad, under the general editorship of professor g. Book ix of the iliad can be read as an enucleation of achilles wrath.
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