Greek Manuscript of the Iliad (lines 245-253)
(Soure: Wikipedia)
The next unit I am looking forward to reading is Alice's Looking-Glass. I know very little about Alice In Wonderland and even less about Alice's Looking-Glass. I mainly have my childhood thoughts of what I remember from Alice In Wonderland. I've heard of many of the characters and would really like to know more about them.
Another unit I found fun was Grimm (Crane). There is a show on ABC called 'Once Upon A Time' that puts a twist on many of the Disney stories we know about. I have a slight obsession with Disney characters and stories, plus I love reading and learning about different versions and styles of classic stories.
Like I mentioned earlier, I love Disney stories and animation. The next unit I want to read is Arabian Nights. If you have watched Aladdin, then you only have a short glimpse into the story. I can't wait to learn more about the lamp and the storyline.
Pairing up the Iliad and the Odyssey like that is a PERFECT way to start the semester, Ashley! That will give you a picture of two very different types of heroes from the Greek tradition: Achilles the beautiful warrior and Odysseus the wise trickster. You will find other warriors from other traditions in different units this semester, and you will be able to see how they are like/unlike the warriors you met in those Homeric epics right at the start of the semester. Excellent!
ReplyDelete