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The Iliad
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In the first stanza the poet refers to the Achaean deaths as “the will of Zeus […] moving toward its end” (77). Why does Zeus want to kill the heroes? What does he hope to achieve? Use at least three specific examples from the text to support your answer.
Examine the relationship between mortals and immortals. Draw on at least three specific interactions in your discussion.
What is the function of nature similes in the poem? Explore their meaning using at least three similes from the poem.
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