High School Literature: The Iliad

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In this unique 12 week class, we will focus exclusively on Emily Wilson’s translation of The Iliad. Through the class, students will gain an understanding of the epic poem, they will explore the idea of a hero and learn about the events and characters in the poem, and students will use the text as a tool to study the elements of life in Ancient Greece and the history of the Trojan War.  


Students will leave the class with:

  • A clear appreication of Greek Gods and the role they play in Ancient Greek life, especially their role in the events both preceding and occurring in The Iliad
  • A concretecomprehensionof the geography of the Ancient World and a map charting the events in the opic poem
  • Knowledge of Grecian art and how the ancients used vases, for example, to tell stories
  • The ability to identify symbolism in this ancient text which they will use to make connections to characters (who are they? How does this item they have/hold represent who they are, and why?...)
  • The ability to thoroughly analyze the characters, structure, and themes of classical Greek drama and epic poetry.
  • A foundational understanding of the philosophical, ethical, and aesthetic Ancient Greek experience.


The class will culminate in a 1000-1200 word literary analysis in which the students develop and support a strong thesis statement. Through peer editing and multiple drafts, students will refine their argument throughout the class and receive multiple levels of support in their writing.