Iliad Book 10

• Who is the host of the video?

  Erica
• What is the main topic of today's video?

  Book 10 of Homer's Iliad
• What iconic event occurs in Book 10 of the Iliad?

  Diomedes and Odysseus raid the Trojan camp
• Why is the night raid in Book 10 significant?

  It is one of the most famous scenes
• How does the narrator feel about the night raid?

  It is epic and amazing
• What does Agamemnon plan to do at the beginning of Book 10?

  Ask Nestor for advice
• Who else shares Agamemnon's insomnia?

  Menelaus
• What plan does Menelaus propose?

  Send a Greek to spy on the Trojans
• Why does Agamemnon agree with Menelaus's plan?

  He thinks it's necessary due to Hector
• Who does Agamemnon ask Menelaus to gather for the council?

  Big Ajax, Idomeneus, Nestor's son, and Meriones
• What humorous moment occurs between Menelaus and Agamemnon?

  Menelaus asks where the council will meet
• How does Nestor react when Agamemnon approaches him?

  Nestor questions Agamemnon's presence in his tent
• What does Nestor suggest for the council?

  Include Odysseus and Diomedes
• What does Nestor criticize about Menelaus?

  He is lazy and unproductive
• How does Agamemnon defend Menelaus against Nestor's criticism?

  Menelaus is awake and gathering warriors
• Who does Nestor wake up first?

  Odysseus
• How does Odysseus react to being woken up?

  He is annoyed and questions Nestor
• How does Nestor wake Diomedes compared to Odysseus?

  Nestor is more direct and urgent with Diomedes
• What does Diomedes complain about when woken up?

  Why Nestor is waking him up
• What is the purpose of the council that Agamemnon calls?

  To discuss a night raid on the Trojans
• How does Diomedes respond to the call for volunteers for the night raid?

  He volunteers but wants a partner
• Who does Diomedes choose to accompany him on the raid?

  Odysseus
• Why does Diomedes choose Odysseus as his partner?

  They are friends and complement each other
• What do Diomedes and Odysseus hear as they leave the Greek camp?

  A heron sent by Athena
• What do Diomedes and Odysseus do before the raid?

  They pray to Athena for guidance
• What does Hector do to the Trojan soldiers at night?

  He wakes them up for a meeting
• What does Hector offer to the soldiers for their bravery?

  Gifts if they succeed in the raid
• Who volunteers to spy on the Greeks for the Trojans?

  Dolan
• What does Dolan request before going on the mission?

  Hector to swear an oath for gifts
• How does Dolan's appearance affect his character perception?

  He is described as evil-looking
• Who volunteers to go on a mission?

  Dolan
• What does Darylan want before going on the mission?

  He wants Hector to swear an oath
• How is John described in the text?

  As evil to look at
• What does Darylan think about John's appearance?

  He assumes John is really ugly
• Why does Odysseus decide to let Dolan run past them?

  To avoid scaring him and catch him later
• What does Dolan initially think when he hears footsteps behind him?

  He thinks Trojans are chasing him
• What does Athena do to help Diomedes during the chase?

  She breathes courage into him
• Why does Diomedes throw his spear at Dolan?

  To scare him, not to kill him
• What does Dolan offer in exchange for his life?

  Riches and gifts for ransom
• What does Diomedes want to know from Dolan?

  Where the Trojans are sleeping