Iliad study questions
To what extent can we use this text to reconstruct an authentic picture of women's lives?
Is this text designed for a male or a female audience, or both?
How does the text characterize Helen? How does she characterize herself?
How does the text characterize Hera?
What are the specific tasks or roles of women within Homeric society?
Do these tasks or roles give them any authority or power?
What uses of language are characteristic of women in this text?