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Themes of Greek Literature. the human condition free will vs. fate self determination vs. divine control consequences of actions public morality (what’s good for the community) vs. private morality (what’s good for the individual) rites of social interaction: hospitality
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Themes of Greek Literature • the human condition • free will vs. fate • self determination vs. divine control • consequences of actions • public morality (what’s good for the community) vs. private morality (what’s good for the individual) • rites of social interaction: • hospitality • social mores: incurring obligation by means of favors • seeking fame and honor