Homer: The Iliad•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
The Battle at the Wall
The Text
What You'll Learn
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Comprehension
Explains the Trojans left chariots by the trench and went on foot - except Asius, who drove to the gate where heroes stood "like wild boars at bay"
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Cause & Consequence
Explains Polydamas's interpretation: as the eagle dropped the snake before reaching its young, so the Trojans would not hold what they gained
3
Meaning
Articulates the tension between heeding divine signs and displaying warrior courage - can both be right?
4
Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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