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Epic Poem/Epic Hero
"Troy" (2004)
This assignment will help reinforce your common literary term proficiency including
epics and what makes an epic hero.
Identify each item below with examples from the film and write a detailed explanation
of each.
Remember- your assignment is to give examples of the terms NOT to define them.
1. What are the different settings for the film? Name ALL of them
2. Give at least two (2) examples of foreshadowing.
3. Who is the god most honored by the Trojans?
4. Who are the tragic heroes in the film?
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Greek(Achaean
b. Trojan-
5. What elements of an epic hero do each tragic hero display?
a.
b.
7. Give a brief synopsis of the film.
a. How does the film start?
b. Identify the trigger that starts off the rising action.
c. Identify five (5) events that lead up to the rising action.
d. What is the climax in the film?
e. Identify events that contribute to the falling action.
f. What is the resolution to the film?
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Troy Film Viewing Questions
Directions: As you watch the movie. answer the plot questions below by restating the question and
writing in complete sentences.
1.) Who is Paris and how does he start the war?
2.) Whose love does Hector say is more important than the love of Helen?
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3.)What two nations are fighting in the Trojan War?
4.) What does Hector say is the code he has lived by all his life?
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5.) What does Achilles say is waiting for the Spartans on the beaches of Troy?
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6.) Why does Achilles think the Gods envy mortals?
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7.) Provide characterization (actions, thoughts, statements) of Prince Paris.
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8.) What does Odysseus, the king oflthaca, say about being a king?
9.) What does Odysseus say you have to do sometimes to lead?
10.) Why does Priam go to visit Achilles after he has killed Hector?
11.) Priam tells Achilles that even enemies can show what?
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12.) Why does Achilles think Priam is a far better king than the King Agamemnon?
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13.) Why is Achilles fighting for a king that he thinks is not worthy?
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14.) What is the gift that the Greeks leave? Which god is the gift supposed to be an offering to?
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15.) What does Paris want to do with this gift?
16.) How do the Greeks trick the Trojans and win the war?
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17.) How does the music played during the Greeks attack on Troy affect the audience?
18.) How does Achilles die?
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19.) Where do you think the term "Achilles heel" comes from?
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20.) Who buries Achilles?
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• Does not respect
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forever
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city surrounded by a
Great king who respects his people/
soldiers and is admired by them
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• Youngest son of Troy
• He kills Patroclus who is
Achilles'
• Falls in love with
• He kills King
while protecting his
brother
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HELEN
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Now she is
Helen of