CliffsNotes on Homer's The Iliad

by Linn, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780764585869
• ISBN10: 076458586X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-19
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.Homer's classic Greek epic, The Iliad, plunges you into the midst of the battle of Troy as swords flash and ancient angers flare - and CliffsNotes is at your side through the fray to shield you from being unprepared for class discussion. CliffsNotes character analyses and critical essays delve into the depths of well-fueled feuds and fatal choices to explain the context of the heroic exploits of Achilles, Agamemnon, Hektor, and Priam. As Achaians fight Trojans to the bitter end for the hand of fair Helen, turn to CliffsNotes on The Iliad for plot summaries and commentaries that make sense of the themes of strife and reconciliation in this fast-action work of classic literature.Other features that help you figure out this important work include A close look at the author's life, which offers insight into his writing A background of the epic poem, to help you understand the setting List of characters and their descriptions A map that diagrams the relationships among the characters Glossaries to help you fully understand the poem A review section that tests your knowledge, and suggested essay topics Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Bob Linn is a high school teacher in Georgia and has a Ph.D.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Poet	1	(1)
Life and Background of the Poet	2	(2)
Background of the Epic	4	(2)
INTRODUCTION TO THE POEM	6	(15)
Introduction to the Poem	7	(4)
Brief Synopsis	11	(3)
List of Characters	14	(6)
Character Map	20	(1)
CRITICAL COMMENTARIES	21	(62)
Book I	22	(5)
Summary	22	(1)
Commentary	23	(2)
Glossary	25	(2)
Book II	27	(3)
Summary	27	(1)
Commentary	27	(2)
Glossary	29	(1)
Book III	30	(3)
Summary	30	(1)
Commentary	31	(1)
Glossary	32	(1)
Book IV	33	(3)
Summary	33	(1)
Commentary	33	(2)
Glossary	35	(1)
Book V	36	(3)
Summary	36	(1)
Commentary	37	(1)
Glossary	38	(1)
Book VI	39	(4)
Summary	39	(1)
Commentary	40	(2)
Glossary	42	(1)
Book VII and Book VIII	43	(4)
Summary	43	(1)
Commentary	44	(1)
Glossary	45	(1)
Glossary	46	(1)
Book IX	47	(3)
Summary	47	(1)
Commentary	48	(1)
Glossary	49	(1)
Book X	50	(2)
Summary	50	(1)
Commentary	50	(1)
Glossary	51	(1)
Book XI	52	(3)
Summary	52	(1)
Commentary	52	(2)
Glossary	54	(1)
Books XII to XV	55	(5)
Summary	55	(1)
Commentary	56	(1)
Glossary	56	(1)
Glossary	57	(1)
Glossary	58	(1)
Glossary	59	(1)
Book XVI	60	(2)
Summary	60	(1)
Commentary	60	(1)
Glossary	61	(1)
Book XVII	62	(2)
Summary	62	(1)
Commentary	62	(1)
Glossary	63	(1)
Book XVIII	64	(3)
Summary	64	(1)
Commentary	65	(1)
Glossary	66	(1)
Book XIX	67	(3)
Summary	67	(1)
Commentary	68	(1)
Glossary	69	(1)
Book XX	70	(2)
Summary	70	(1)
Commentary	70	(1)
Glossary	71	(1)
Book XXI	72	(3)
Summary	72	(1)
Commentary	72	(2)
Glossary	74	(1)
Book XXII	75	(3)
Summary	75	(1)
Commentary	76	(1)
Glossary	77	(1)
Book XXIII	78	(3)
Summary	78	(1)
Commentary	78	(2)
Glossary	80	(1)
Book XXIV	81	(2)
Summary	81	(1)
Commentary	81	(1)
Glossary	82	(1)
CHARACTER ANALYSES	83	(15)
Achilles	84	(2)
Patroklos	86	(2)
Agamemnon	88	(1)
Odysseus	89	(1)
Nestor	90	(1)
Hektor	91	(4)
Priam	95	(3)
CRITICAL ESSAYS	98	(9)
The Hero and Homeric Culture	99	(2)
Theme I: Anger, Strife, Alienation, and Reconciliation	101	(3)
Theme II: The Individual and Society	104	(3)
CliffsNotes Review	107	(4)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	111	(4)
Index	115