Homer’s Odyssey: The Hero’s Welcome; Sappho’s Lyric Poetry

I. Sappho and the Greek Lyric Tradition

A. Lyric and Epic Poetry

B. The Traces of Sappho

C. Love in Ancient Greece

D. Sappho’s Lyrics

II. The Midterm: Structure and Advice

A. Structure: Short Answers, 33%; Short Essay 66%

B. Short Answers, Choose Eight of Nine (or Ten); Short Essay, Choose One of Two

C. Plan Your Study Time

D. Plan Your Exam Time

E. Be Certain, But Give It Thought