The Voices and Texts of Authority -
Question - Explain in the form of an essay of 1200 words, why the classic Iliad is thought to be an important poem and occupies a unique position in the literary canon.
Also analyze a short poem of your choice and explain the reasons for your selection.
Student Guidelines - The discussion needs to elaborate on:
A) Why do people consider Homer to be a classical and canonical poet?
B) What are the evidences that made Iliad a classic in the literary field?
C) How does Homeric poetry possess "authority" in terms of subject matter, tone, style etc.?