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For this assignment, you will write a literary analysis on a close reading of Achilles’ portrayal as a tragic hero in the
Iliad
. Write an essay that is a close reading of Homer’s epic. The close reading will include a thorough analysis of something specific that focuses on one aspect of the text through an analysis on an introspective look at Achilles’ characterization to reach one original interpretation of the purpose of the work from your perspective. You are required to support your own original claims with citations from the text to prove point. Focus on solving an issue you have found within the text based on the prompt below and solve the issue through a historically based lens focusing on the context of the work in connection to the genre and the status of Achilles as an acclaimed epic hero. Define the qualities of an epic hero in the essay. Compare and contrast them to Achilles’ characterization to take a stance based on the prompt. It is only required that you cite from the literary work for this assignment. The essay is required to be five complete paragraphs. These paragraphs include an introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. There should be six sentences per paragraph.
