1. What makes Hector a tragic hero? When exploring and supporting your response, discuss the characters of Achilles and Aeneas as well.
2. What is the “Great American Novel,” and what are some common themes these works raise and explore?
3. Explain the original religious context of the word epiphany, and then discuss–by using support from the text and specific examples from the readings and postings this week–why Joyce thought it was an appropriate way to define the most important element in a short story.

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