Discussion of book 16, led by Julia and Rohan. We will then watch the documentary, up to the Athenian/Spartan war.
HW: Write one page, typed response to this question: Why does Patroclus, after crying to Achilles about the war, ultimately don his friends armor, fight relentlessly to his death, despite his friends admonition? what does this tell us about Achilles desertion of the war?
Also read book 17 of the Iliad, preparing questions you have for discussion.

Discussion of book 17, led by Kurt and Kallen. We will then begin reading a chapter of a book on Zeus and the other Olympian gods.
HW: Read book 18 of the Iliad, preparing questions you have for discussion.

Discussion of book 18, led by Chloe and Nathan. After, we will finish the documentary on ancient Greece.
HW: Read book 19 of the Iliad, preparing questions you have for discussion. We will have another one page writing assignment tonight.

Discussion of book 19, led by Eddie and Zoy. Examining Achilles through the lens of Pearson and Jung's psychological approaches.
HW: Read book 20 of the Iliad, preparing questions you have for discussion. Reading an article on Achilles, located here.

Discussion of book 20, led by Crystal and Fan. Examining the arc of Achilles life. How does/doesn't he fit within Campbell's hero journey?
HW: Read book 21 of the Iliad, preparing questions you have for discussion.