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Discussion: The Iliad or the Poem of Force
Kind of Activity:
Classwide Discussion
Objective:
Students will explore the themes of the text from a contemporary perspective.
Common Core Standards:
N/A
Structure:
This activity has two parts. In the first part, students should organize themselves into groups of 2-3 people, and the teacher should have them watch the following video – an abbreviated version of Simone Weil's essay "The Iliad, or the Poem of Force":
1. Simone Giurgea performing Simone Weil's essay "The Iliad or the Poem of Force": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMlweTL9000
Once the class has finished watching, the teacher should hand out a worksheet with...
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