Reading, the Gateway to Empathy

Reading, the Gateway to Empathy
Detail on vase of Achilles tending Patroclus wounded by an arrow, by the potter Sosias, circa 500 B.C., from the Etruscan city of Vulci. Akhilleus Patroklos Antikensammlung Berlin. Public Domain
Updated:

“It’s all so sad,” said Emma, reflecting on the death of Hector as seen through the eyes of his grieving parents. “Especially because last week during class, I was happy about Achilles getting his revenge. We were excited as he put his armor on and went out to fight with Hector. We’ve been waiting for this moment ever since Hector killed Patroclus. But now, I hate it.”

Welcome to my homeschool literature class where we’re diving deep into the “Iliad.”