Jiang says the Iliad matters because it enables readers to step back and observe themselves and others with greater imagination, empathy, and curiosity.
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Self Observation
Jiang says the Iliad matters because it enables readers to step back and observe themselves and others with greater imagination, empathy, and curiosity.
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"Okay? They do that, every single Greek will be killed by the Trojans. And even at this point in time. Both Agamemnon and Achilles..."
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A source-grounded reading of the Iliad as self-recognition: Achilles becomes a mirror for humiliation and pride, Homeric speech tries to control reality, and the ancient poet becomes prophet and teacher because truth is beautiful,...
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