CENG 201 Reading Response: Ilaid
For this assignment:
● Begin by identifying the idea of "Freedom" in the Iliad. How is this word defined?
● Then, choose one section of Iliad XXXXXXXXXXlines) that is related to your understanding of
how Freedom is defined in the text.
● This section can be about a specific character, custom, or action, but it must answer the
following criteria:
1. What does this section say, directly or indirectly, about some aspect of
freedom, whether it be personal or professional?
2. How might a character’s freedom be enhanced or diminished by another
character?
3. By his/her role in society? And, by cultural expectations?
Requirements
1. Write a two (but not more than three) page essay analyzing the section you have chosen,
using all of the questions listed above to help in your analysis.
2. Format of the essay:
a. Introduction that defines how you are using “freedom” in this context, introduces the
speech, and ends with a thesis statement.
. Three - four paragraphs in which you prove your thesis by analysis.
c. Conclusion that answers the question, “Why is this speech's notion of freedom
important for Antigone as a whole?”
You MUST include:
1. MLA Formatting - there is a reference guide on Bb under Course Documents.
2. Quotes from your section
3. Works Cited Page!
4. NO Outside Sources! This assignment is to show your analytical and critical thinking
skills.