{"id":31103,"date":"2023-08-19T17:10:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T17:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/compare-two-different-adaptations-appropriations-of-the-iliad-in-what-ways-do-they-rework-the-source-text-homers-iliad-and-why\/"},"modified":"2023-08-19T17:10:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T17:10:13","slug":"compare-two-different-adaptations-appropriations-of-the-iliad-in-what-ways-do-they-rework-the-source-text-homers-iliad-and-why","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/compare-two-different-adaptations-appropriations-of-the-iliad-in-what-ways-do-they-rework-the-source-text-homers-iliad-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Compare two different adaptations\/appropriations of the Iliad. In what ways do they rework the source text (Homer’s Iliad), and why?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question:<\/u> <\/u>Compare two different adaptations\/appropriations of the<\/b><\/span> <\/span>Iliad<\/i>. In what ways do they rework the source text (Homer’s <\/span>Iliad<\/i>), and why?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Context: <\/u><\/p>\n
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    \n
  • This is a comparative essay of 2000 words. <\/li>\n
  • I have attached a PDF of the primary text which is Homer’s Iliad. <\/li>\n
  • The assignment is to analyse 2 adaptations\/apropriations of this original text and analyse how they modify and\/or reinterpret the original text. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Texts: <\/u><\/div>\n
    I have attached 3 adaptations of Homer’s Iliad, choose TWO<\/b> out of these 3 to write about: <\/div>\n
    \n
      \n
    1. The Silence of the Girls – by Pat Barker <\/li>\n
    2. The Song of Achilles – by Madeline Miller<\/li>\n
    3. An Iliad – by Lisa Peterson <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Also refer to Homer’s Iliad for comparison. <\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
      <\/div>\n
      \n

      Anwering the Question: <\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

      To help you answer the Question you may wish to focus on analysing one of the themes covered
      \nsuch as:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n

        \n
      • the ways in which female characters<\/b> have been
        \nrewritten; OR<\/span><\/li>\n
      • how and why the characterisation of \u201cthe hero\u201d<\/b>
        \nchanges during the process of adaptation\/appropriation; OR<\/span><\/li>\n
      • the impact of changing perceptions of gender<\/b><\/li>\n
      •  <\/span><\/span>the impact of shifting representations of sex and
        \nsexuality<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
      •  <\/span><\/span>how modern contexts influence adaptations e.g.
        \npostcolonial texts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
        <\/p>\n
          \n
        1. \n

          Compare Modifications to Source Text<\/span>: Analyse and compare how the two adaptations or appropriations differ from Homer’s “Iliad.” Look for changes in characters, plot elements, themes, settings, or any other aspects that have been reworked or altered in the adaptations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Explain the Reworking<\/span>: For each adaptation, delve into the reasons behind the changes made to the source text. Consider factors such as cultural context, audience, artistic intentions, and the desire to highlight specific themes or messages. Why did the creators choose to modify the original material in these particular ways?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          Address Themes and Impact<\/span>: Discuss the themes or messages that the adaptations emphasize or bring to the forefront. Consider how these themes might align with or differ from those in the original “Iliad.” Explain how the modifications contribute to the overall impact of the adaptation and whether they enhance or reshape the story’s meaning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          Contextualise the Adaptations<\/span>: Provide context for each adaptation. This could include information about the creators, the time periods in which they were produced, and any relevant cultural or historical influences that might have shaped the adaptations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Secondary Sources<\/u><\/div>\n
          Include at least 5 secondary sources<\/b>. Include a sentence or two from each article to support\/develop a point that is being made within the essay. <\/span>I have attached the following articles to choose from: <\/span><\/div>\n

          <\/span><\/div>\n
          \n

          1.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Homeric darkness: patterns and manipulation of
          \ndeath scenes in the ‘Iliad’ \u2013 Morrison <\/p>\n

          2.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Achilles’ last stand: institutionalising dissent
          \nin homer’s “Iliad” \u2013 Barker <\/p>\n

          3.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>The portrayal of women in the Iliad \u2013 Farron <\/p>\n

          4.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Character structure in homer’s Iliad \u2013 Donlan <\/p>\n

          5.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Recovered perspectives: gender, class, and
          \nmemory in pat barker’s writing \u2013 Kirk <\/p>\n

          6.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Greek heroines in modern dress \u2013 Smith <\/p>\n

          7.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Greek mythology and the study of the ancient Greek
          \noral story \u2013 Hansen <\/p>\n

          8.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Electra: ancient and modern aspects of the
          \nreception of the tragic heroine \u2013 Bakogianni <\/p>\n

          9.    
          \n<\/span><\/span><\/span>An insatiable market for minor characters: genre
          \nin the contemporary literary marketplace \u2013 Rosen <\/p>\n

          10.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>Chapter
          \ntitle: create your own mythology: youngsters for youngsters (and oldsters) in
          \nmythological fan fiction \u2013 Marciniak<\/p>\n

          <\/p>\n

          Referencing & Bibliography <\/u><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Ensure to incorporate and analyse quotes from the primary texts within the essay to support arguments.<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. For in-text referencing, write the author’s
            \n last name, year of publication and page number of quote. Example: (Knopf
            \n 2015: 167). This is for any articles or texts that are referenced.  <\/li>\n
          3. For the Bibliography, split into 2 sections. List the primary texts at the top, and the secondary texts
            \n below. <\/span><\/li>\n
              \n
            • Primary Texts include the TWO chosen adaptations and Homer’s Iliad. <\/span><\/li>\n
            • Secondary Texts include any of the articles that are referenced. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

              <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Question: Compare two different adaptations\/appropriations of the Iliad. In what ways do they rework the source text (Homer’s Iliad), and why? Context:  This is a comparative essay of 2000 words.  I have attached a PDF of the primary text which is Homer’s Iliad.  The assignment is to analyse 2 adaptations\/apropriations of this original text and analyse how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[234],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/31103"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31103"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/31103\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=31103"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=31103"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=31103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}