Should middle school students read Homer?

Of course middle school students should read Homer's epic. It is a great masterpiece and is the true pursuit and singing of human beings in childhood.

If the child has no reading foundation, it is really not suitable as an introductory book. The child will definitely find it lengthy and difficult to understand and lose interest. However, if you are a child who already has a certain reading foundation and can read most classics, then this is a classic that should not be missed.

First of all, its ideological content covers the reflection of social and historical life, the praise of ideal heroes, the love of labor, and the positive spirit of optimism. The content is very rich. From it, you can learn about the social style, customs, social conditions and other aspects of the society at that time. You can also learn about the heroes' stories and learn their brave and fearless spirit, thereby cultivating a brave and strong character. There are many descriptions of people's working life in "Homer's Epic", which are full of love for labor and positive and optimistic spirit. They can also provide a good influence on children's character and personality formation and cultivate their sentiments. ?

If it is a boy, you can guide him to read "The Iliad" and learn the concepts of war in it. Boys are usually interested in military themes, and "The Iliad" is the first great work on military themes in world literature. The description of the Trojan War, whether in terms of tactics or battle scenes, is all interlocking and climaxing, and has always been talked about.

For girls who like love stories, they will definitely like the story of Paris and Helen. The moral consciousness reflected in the relationship between family and husband and wife is the most realistic and valuable part of this epic. Homer not only sings about the honor of the country and personal responsibility to society through the exploits of national heroes such as Achilles and Hector, but also sings about individual free choice and personal responsibility in his careful description of the love between Paris and Helen. True love.

In addition, the literary and artistic beauty of Homer’s epic are also an important part of its artistic value. "Homer's Epic" is not only rich in content, but also praised for its magnificent description. In short, if middle school students do not have reading difficulties, they should read "Homer's Epic".