For THREE (3) of the excerpts from the Greek lyric poets provide the following information:

1.) the name of the poet;

2.) a summary of the excerpt in your own words;

3.) an explanation of three ways that this poem illustrates the themes of Greek lyric poetry;

4.) a discussion of the image of masculinity projected in this excerpt;

5.) a discussion of how this poet's image of masculinity compares to others discussed in the course.

For TWO (2) of the excerpts from the Iliad provide the following information:

1.) the speaker;

2.) the person(s) addressed;

3.) the context (i.e., where in the Iliad does this take place);

4.) a summary of the except in your own words;

5.) a discussion of the image of masculinity projected in this excerpt;

6.) a discussion of how this speaker's image of masculinity compares to others discussed in the course.

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