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1. www.sparknotes.com › lit › iliadThe Iliad Book 2 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes

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   A summary of Book 2 in Homer's The Iliad. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Iliad and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.

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   Analysis. The two armies approach each other on the battlefield, the Trojans with war cries and the Achaeans in silence. Paris appears at the front of the Trojan force, challenging Achaeans to fight him one on one. Menelaus notices Paris and gleefully plans to fight him for revenge. Paris, seeing Menelaus, retreats back into the Trojan lines.

3. www.sparknotes.com › lit › iliadThe Iliad Books 3 & 4 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes

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   The Trojan army marches from the city gates and advances to meet the Achaeans. Paris, the Trojan prince who precipitated the war by stealing the beautiful Helen from her husband, Menelaus, challenges the Achaeans to single combat with any of their warriors. When Menelaus steps forward, however, Paris loses heart and shrinks back into the Trojan ran...

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   Meanwhile, the gods engage in their own duels. Zeus argues that Menelaus has won the duel and that the war should end as the mortals had agreed. But Hera, who has invested much in the Achaean cause, wants nothing less than the complete destruction of Troy. In the end, Zeus gives way and sends Athena to the battlefield to rekindle the fighting. Disg...

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   While the first two books introduce the commanders of the Achaean forces, the next two introduce the Trojan forces. Priam, Hector, Paris, and Helen of Troy (formerly, of course, queen of Sparta) all make their first appearances in Book 3, and their personalities begin to emerge. In particular, Paris’s glibness throws him into stark contrast with He...

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   Analysis. Aeneas begins to tell the story of his wanderings. (Book 2 and Book 3 are therefore told in first person from Aeneas's point of view.) Though it's late at night and he's anguished to recall such sad events, he'll do it for Dido. He begins his story during the Trojan war.

5. www.sparknotes.com › lit › aeneidThe Aeneid Book 2 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes

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   A summary of Book 2 in Virgil's The Aeneid. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Aeneid and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.

6. www.freebooknotes.com › the-royal-gameThe Royal Game Summary and Analysis - Free Book Notes

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   Among the summaries and analysis available for The Royal Game, there are 1 Full Study Guide, 1 Short Summary and 3 Book Reviews. Depending on the study guide provider (SparkNotes, Shmoop, etc.), the resources below will generally offer The Royal Game chapter summaries, quotes, and analysis of themes, characters, and symbols.

7. www.enotes.com › topics › hamletHamlet Act III, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis - eNotes.com

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   Analysis. The second scene also opens with a full stage as Hamlet addresses the Players about dramatic delivery; as the Players depart to make ready, Polonius enters with Rosencrantz and ...