Topic Notes

• What Was Hector’s Last Request to Achilles?What was Hector’s last request to Achilles? [NU: 2020]  In “The Iliad” (762 BCE), by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE), Hector is the brave Trojan warrior.  Hector’s final moments are both tragic[Expand...]
• Write a Short note on ‘Homeric Similes.’Write a note on Homeric similes. [NU: 2016, 18, 21] ★★★  Homer (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE), the poet of “The Iliad” (762 BCE), is well known for his use of similes. These[Expand...]
• Describe the Funeral Ceremony of PatroclusDescribe the funeral ceremony of Patroclus.   The funeral of Patroclus is one of the most emotional moments in “The Iliad” (762 BCE). Achilles is filled with deep sorrow and guilt over his friend’s death. He[Expand...]
• Why Did Achilles Withdraw Himself From the War?Why did Achilles withdraw himself from the war? And What led Achilles to come back to the Trojan War?  In “The Iliad” (762 BCE), Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) represents Achilles as[Expand...]
• Compare the Characters of Achilles and HectorCompare the characters of Achilles and Hector.  “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is a classic epic by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE). In, this epic, Achilles and Hector are two of the most[Expand...]
• What Was Hector’s Attitude to Paris?What was Hector’s attitude to Paris? [NU:  2013, 15] ★★★ Homer (c. 800-701 BCE) presents war, honour, and family bonds in his well-known epic “The Iliad” (762 BCE). Hector and Paris are brothers, but their[Expand...]
• The Subject of "The Iliad" is the Wrath of Achilles"“The subject of The Iliad is the wrath of Achilles.” Discuss.[NU: 2012, 17, 19] ★★★ Or, what is the subject of "The Iliad" – Discuss. Homer’s (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) “The Iliad”[Expand...]
• What Epic Elements do you Find in “The Illiad?”What epic elements do you find in “The Illiad?”  "The Iliad" (762 BCE) by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) is one of the greatest epic poems in history. It has all the[Expand...]
• Make a Note of the Picture of Society you Find in Homer’s “The Iliad"Make a note of the picture of society you find in Homer’s “The Iliad",” making him a realist. Homer’s (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) "The Iliad" (762 BCE) is more than just an[Expand...]
• Who would you consider the protagonist of “The Iliad?”Who would you consider the protagonist of “The Iliad?” Give reasons. [NU: 2017] “The Iliad” (762 BCE), written by Homer (c. 800-701 BCE), is one of the greatest epics. The whole story moves around the[Expand...]
• Discuss the involvement of Patroclus in the Trojan War. Discuss the involvement of Patroclus in the Trojan War.  Or, Describe the funeral ceremony of Patroclus. [NU: 2019] In “The Iliad” (762 BCE), Homer (c. 800-701 BCE) presents war, wrath, and human sorrow. Patroclus, the[Expand...]
• What was Queen Hecuba’s dream when she had conceived Paris?What was Queen Hecuba’s dream when she had conceived Paris? [NU: 2015]  Homer (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) presents war and prophecy in his famous epic poem “The Iliad” (762 BCE). Queen Hecuba,[Expand...]
• Why did Achilles withdraw from the war and later return?Why did Achilles withdraw from the war and later return? [NU: 2014, 19, 20] ★★★  Homer (c. 800-701 BCE) presents the anger and sorrow of Achilles in his epic poem “The Iliad” (762 BCE). He[Expand...]
• Critically comment on the duel between Paris and Menelaus.Critically comment on the duel between Paris and Menelaus. [NU: 2019, 22] ★★★  Homer (c. 800-701 BCE) presents many battles and duels in his epic “The Iliad” (762 BCE). The duel between Paris and Menelaus[Expand...]
• Write short notes on these topics: “Thetis,” “Zeus,” “Andromache.”Write short notes on these topics: “Thetis,” “Zeus,” “Andromache.” [NU: 2017, 19, 22] In The Iliad (762 BCE), Homer (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) illustrates not only warriors but also gods and families.[Expand...]
• Write a note on Achilles’ shield.Write a note on Achilles’ shield. [NU: 2017, 21] ★★★  In “ The Iliad” (762 BCE), Homer (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) describes many great battles and symbols. One of the most famous[Expand...]
• Write on Homer as a realist with reference to his epic poem “The Iliad.”Write on Homer as a realist with reference to his epic poem “The Iliad.” [NU: 2012, 16] Homer’s (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is one of the greatest epics[Expand...]
• How does Homer delineate Olympian gods and goddesses in “The Iliad?”How does Homer delineate Olympian gods and goddesses in “The Iliad?” [NU: 2017, 22] ★★  Homer’s (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is a great epic of ancient Greece. It[Expand...]
• In The Iliad, the immortals behave like the mortals.Discuss how the action in “The Iliad” is influenced by the immortals. [NU: 2019] Or, “In The Iliad, the immortals behave like the mortals.” Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer.[Expand...]
• The Picture of Society in Homer’s “The Iliad.”Make a note on the picture of society you find in Homer’s “The Iliad.” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ Homer’s (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is more than a tale[Expand...]