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Homer: The IliadGrade 7dialectic Stage

The Adventure of Ulysses and Diomed

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Explains that Diomed chose Ulysses for a spy mission ("two wits are better than one")

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why Diomed killed Dolon despite his ransom offer: "thou wilt trouble the Greeks no more"

3

Meaning

Articulates how this episode shows that cunning is as valuable as open battle

4

Defense

Explains why the counterargument has merit

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