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Dive into the themes of arete (excellence) in 'The Iliad' and 'Antigone', through vocabulary exercises, character analysis, and discussions of shared humanity. Explore the text, delve into the characters' actions, and contemplate the concept of arete as it relates to the characters' fates. Engage with Greek theater, contemplate reconciliation, and prepare insights for further study. Assess your understanding with a short essay question at the culmination of the analysis.
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AA JuniorMonday, August 27th Vocab Questions/Concerns? Discuss Home detail in Iliad HW: Vocab Sentences due Read “Death of Hektor” Page 365-378
Tuesday, August 28th • Vocab. Sentences due • In your comp book (use a piece of paper if you don’t have your comp book yet): • Does Hektor show arete in “The Death of Hektor”? Explain your response • HW: Read from Book XXIV “Achilleus and Priam” 379-388 • Reading Focus: Reconciliation/forgiveness
Wednesday, August 29th • Comp Book: Writing about “Shared Humanity” on page 389 in text • Discuss • HW: Review concepts/characters • H.O. Greek Theater • H.O. Antigoneby Sophocles
Thursday, August 30th • Info on PSAT • H.O. Greek Theater • H.O. Antigone • H.O. Study Guide for Antigone • Begin reading Antigone
Friday, August 31st • Continue with Antigone • Topic: Arete • Level: Application • Assess: Short essay relating the concept of Arete to Antigone or Hubris for Creon (after we finish reading the play) • HW: Complete the Study Guides for Antigone