Letters With Character: Homer | The Iliad

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Homer | The Iliad | c. 1200 B.C.

Dear Andromache,

I’m so sorry you have to go through the loss of Hector even before he dies in battle. Knowing something is gone as it is standing right before you is heartbreaking. I myself watched family battle for their lives, knowing what they were doing would leave them dead. They too thought what they were doing would bring glory. Please stay strong as I did; one day we will both be queens.

Love,
Mo Zajac

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Homer | The Iliad | c. 1200 B.C.

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