Write a question you have about the text, either an interpretive question that you have an opinion on, or something that you don't understand. You don't need to write the answer.
I can’t understand for the life of me why Achilles won't accept the offer given by Agamemnon. It clearly says that he will not be remembered if he doesn’t accept the offer.
What was your opinion of Achilles before reading Book 9? Does it change after reading Book 9? Explain why or why not.
I thought Achilles was a loner stand alone fighter before I read book 9. My opinion did not change after reading it; he just seems more frustrated with Agamemnon afterwards.
Who is speaking?
What does that person say and to whom does he say it?
He says to Achilles: Why aren’t you accepting the gift and joining the battle? You should be ashamed of yourself; in fact I remember when you were just a baby, I can’t believe you turned out this way.
What persuasive strategy is it?
Emotional and Ethics
Why is it an example of that strategy?
Who is speaking?
Achilles
What does that person say and to whom does he say it?
He says that Agamemnon still won't give him what he wants.
What persuasive strategy is it?
Reason
Why is it an example of that strategy?
He says that Agamemnon won't do the simplest thing in order for him to fight. He offers huge gifts and won't listen to what Achilles wants.
