Yes, so it seems we are already through with the Iliad. Our last reading assignment for it was to read books 18, 22, and 24 for class on Tuesday. I almost wish we had gone through the whole book instead of skipping to do just the important parts. I like to get the full story and the full effect of books when I read them, but I understand that there's simply not that much time to cover everything in class.
When reading the description about Achilles' shield, I was surprised by how much detail and meaning was engraved in it. So many opposites, portraying both sides of the story...
Also, I was intrigued by the ending of the story where Achilles' heart is beginning to change for the better, funny enough, because of the very man he had just killed and drug around behind a chariot all day. But, after reading so much about a man that was so worthy to be hated and looked down upon, it was nice to see that there is hope for such a person in the future. At last I see a visible similarity between Achilles and Hector.
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