Iliad One Step Six Exercise
How well does Agamemnon's explanation of his behavior in Iliad 19 match how you yourself understood his problems of leadership back in Steps 1 and 2?
Do you find Agamemnon's account of his behavior plausible? Is his account compelling, i.e., does it make you want to forgive him? Why or why not? Does Agamemnon seem to believe he dehumanizes others?
What does this passage reveal about notions gender and leadership in Homer, specifically about traits of female leadership and sources of power?