Yale University Professor of Classics Egbert Bakker talks with students after delivering the 5th Annual John Charles Lecture.
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Classics Jeremy Hartnett ’96 welcomes guests.
BKT Assistant Professor of Classics Bronwen Wickkiser introduces Professor Bakker.
'In Homer, words are deeds. Every utterance is an act no less than a physical act,' Bakker said.
'The greatest hero is Achilles, who was brought up as a speaker of words and a doer of deeds. Achilles is not only a warrior, but also a singer.'
Bakker delivered his lecture with a painting of Jack Charles by Peg Shearer 'watching over him.'
Students ask questions following Bakker's talk.
Bruce Baker ’65 talks with Professor of History Emeritus Jim Barnes H’91.
Professor of History Emeritus Jim Barnes H’91
'The songs sung by Odysseus are decisive actions, the singing of songs is the equivalent of battle, the hero becomes a singer, the singer becomes a hero.'
'The songs sung by Odysseus are decisive actions, the singing of songs is the equivalent of battle, the hero becomes a singer, the singer becomes a hero.'