Themes of Greek Literature

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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 (whats good for the community)
  vs. private morality (whats good for the
  individual)
• rites of social interaction
• hospitality
• social mores incurring obligation by means of
  favors
• seeking fame and honor