OCR Classical Civilisation as and A Level Component 11 notes

Providing a detailed exploration of the poem The Odyssey notes including themes, quotes,literary techniques, plot summaries and more..

Notes on the key themes in the Iliad with examples - concept & behaviour of a hero, life in Troy & the Greek camp, portrayal of war, death & mortality, menis and reconciliation

A summary of the most important characters within the Iliad, including both major and minor characters, what books they featured in and the role they play

An in-depth look into how Virgil wrote the Aeneid, including summaries for nearly all the books (based on the course I study), the composition of the epic itself and techniques used.

An in-depth look into the social, cultural and religious contexts that played a role within the Aeneid, including mention of the gods as well as women and their role

Notes on the composition of the Iliad and contextual notes, as well as notes surrounding the discussion of the Homeric question

The literary techniques and composition of the Iliad, including specific terminology and examples used throughout the epic

Looking at the contexts seen within the Iliad, including notes on: the power of fate, the role of immortals and the relationship between immortals and mortals, family and friendship, hospitality and guest friendship (xenia), the relationships between men and women, parents and children, the part played by women in the epic and their position in society and the role of slaves

Providing a detailed exploration of the poem The Odyssey notes including themes, quotes,literary techniques, plot summaries and more..

Notes on the key themes in the Iliad with examples - concept & behaviour of a hero, life in Troy & the Greek camp, portrayal of war, death & mortality, menis and reconciliation

Looking at the contexts seen within the Iliad, including notes on: the power of fate, the role of immortals and the relationship between immortals and mortals, family and friendship, hospitality and guest friendship (xenia), the relationships between men and women, parents and children, the part played by women in the epic and their position in society and the role of slaves

An in-depth look into how Virgil wrote the Aeneid, including summaries for nearly all the books (based on the course I study), the composition of the epic itself and techniques used.

An in-depth look into the social, cultural and religious contexts that played a role within the Aeneid, including mention of the gods as well as women and their role

The literary techniques and composition of the Iliad, including specific terminology and examples used throughout the epic

A summary of the most important characters within the Iliad, including both major and minor characters, what books they featured in and the role they play

Notes on the composition of the Iliad and contextual notes, as well as notes surrounding the discussion of the Homeric question