Question

→ closer reading of “fighting at the gates”, levels fill in as noted: → classic themes: a strong sense of heroic duty in the eyes of others and oneself (12.310 - 28) and demand for exceptional, even godlike strength and exertion (12.176, 381 - 86, 445 - 50.). all levels: copy on a separate sheet the speech of sarpedon to glaucus, lines 310 - 28. → epic similes—notable mechanics (use previous listing of similes for help!): the similes tend to cluster together and repeat themselves. snap and safe: find one example of either clustering/repeating similes. shine: find one example of each (each of these requires you to locate at least two similes!): clustered (paired) similes example: repetition or parallels of imagery among two or more similes: all levels: which is your favorite simile in book 12? why do you enjoy this image? shine only: why do you think these brutal greek heroes are often identified with shepherds?

Explanation:

This is an analysis - type task related to literary elements in a text. It involves identifying classic themes, epic similes (including their clustering and repetition), and personal responses to literary imagery. It also asks for an interpretation of a literary association.

Answer:

1. To find an example of clustered (paired) similes, one would need to search through Book 12 to find two similes that occur close together. For example, if in the text two similes describe the movement of warriors in consecutive sentences in a similar way, that would be a clustered pair.
2. For repetition or parallels of imagery among two or more similes, look for similes that use similar images like comparing different battles to storms or comparing different heroes to wild animals.
3. For the favorite simile in Book 12, a response could be something like "My favorite simile is the one that compares the charging warriors to a pack of wolves because it vividly conveys their fierceness and unity." The reason for enjoying it would be the vivid imagery it creates.
4. For why brutal Greek heroes are often identified with shepherds, it could be because shepherds, though seemingly peaceful, also have to be strong - willed and protective (like heroes) to defend their flocks from predators, showing a parallel in character traits.