. Achilles & Hector : Iliad stories retold for boys and girls . the discipline whichwas maintained, as shown in the story of Thersites. Have the children write parts of the story in theirown words, especially the conversations. They shouldbe forming very clear notions of the character of eachchief, especially Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Ajax,Nestor, Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Diomed, withsome idea also of Sarpedon, Idomeneus, Phoenix, andthe rest. Encourage them to choose favorites, andtell why. Let them give reasons by citing episodesin the story. Have them study each chapter as aseparate story
. Achilles & Hector : Iliad stories retold for boys and girls . the discipline whichwas maintained, as shown in the story of Thersites. Have the children write parts of the story in theirown words, especially the conversations. They shouldbe forming very clear notions of the character of eachchief, especially Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Ajax,Nestor, Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Diomed, withsome idea also of Sarpedon, Idomeneus, Phoenix, andthe rest. Encourage them to choose favorites, andtell why. Let them give reasons by citing episodesin the story. Have them study each chapter as aseparate story, and point out the most interestingpoint (crisis) in each. Do not, however, spend too much time in attempt-ing to make literary studies of the characters, butrather concentrate attention on the story itself. Letthe swift action and the strong and lofty epic tonetake hold of the children as it will. They are sureto learn the story eagerly. It is a great part of theirliterary heritage, and they will be glad of the knowl-edge of it all the rest of their 1} Si, J!l|i;i
Size: 1733px × 1442px
Photo credit: © Reading Room 2020 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bo, bookauthorhomer, bookcentury1900, bookdecade1900, bookyear1903
