Homer: The Iliad•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
The Adventure of Ulysses and Diomed
The Text
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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