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J292/06 Literature and Culture
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GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek
J292/06 Literature and Culture
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1 Read Source A.
‘But when my child was born, I began to trust her.’
Why were ancient Athenian couples unlikely to know each other before they married?
Give one reason.
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2 What evidence does Source A reveal about how a wife was expected to behave?
Make four points.
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3 What can we learn about ancient Athenian houses from Source A?
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4 Study Source B.
How does this source show that Hegeso was probably a wealthy woman?
Make three points and refer to Source B in your answer.
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5* Read Source C.
In this passage, how does the speaker highlight the difficulties faced by wives in ancient Greece?
In your answer you should include discussion of Euripides’ use of language.
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