Trivium
Homer: The IliadGrade 7dialectic Stage

The Broken Oath

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Explains Zeus and Hera's bargain: she could destroy Troy if he could destroy her cities (Argos, Sparta, Mycenae) in return

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains Hera's hatred for Troy: Zeus says she would "eat Priam raw" if she could

3

Meaning

Articulates how the gods manipulate human choices while humans bear the consequences

4

Defense

Explains why the counterargument has merit

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