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the iliad
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12th Grade
02/07/2008
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kleos
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greek word for glory
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character of hero
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cultural signifigance
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setting
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vast horizontal and vertical scope
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in medias res
 Definition
in the middle of things
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style
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elevated tone, epic similies, formal speeches
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theme
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life's glory, seeing "the big picture" involving past, present, and future
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hubris
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excessive pride
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moira
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fate
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ate
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blindness
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aristoi
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the excellent ones
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climax
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achilles and priam meeting
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aristeia
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warrior's great day in battle
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