1. Homer’s Iliad is considered one of the earliest – and greatest – epics of all

1. Homer’s Iliad is considered one of the earliest – and greatest – epics of all time. But what exactly does that epic mean? In this reading response, I want you to tell me about what you think makes Homer’s Iliad epic. Spend half the response discussing the stylistic and content elements of Homer’s Iliad that lead to this being called an epic. Make sure to support your analysis with at least three citations from Book I of Homer’s Iliad. Then spend the second half of the response comparing and contrasting Homer’s epic with an epic from the modern world. This could be a movie or a song or a book, really anything that you feel like would classify as an epic. Remember there are no right or wrong answers, here. Just make a thoughtful comparison.
Quality of Response. The best responses have strong and nuanced arguments. These arguments are both clear and creative, and they are well supported using your own logical reasoning and using evidence from the text. Moreover, the strongest responses convey their ideas using formal, academic prose, varied sentence structure, and powerful rhetorical strategies to persuade the reader of their argument.
Quantity of Response. The reading responses for this course are expected to be at least 300 words.
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