Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions for the Kebric, Chapters 1-2

Chapter 1

a) How is the Greek view 1) of the gods, 2) of women, 3) of the "Heroic Code" undergoing a transformation? Why? Pay close attention to Archilochus and Thersites.

b) What can we learn from the examples of Greek Humor provided in this chapter

c) What strikes you as interesting, or informative, or surprising, etc.

Chapter 2

a) Same question a) as for Ch 1, but paying close attention to Hesiod, Thales, and Polycrates.

b) Come up with a discussion question of your own based on the other material in the chapter.