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2014 Jack Charles Lecture-Egbert Bakker

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Yale University Professor of Classics Egbert Bakker talks with students after delivering the 5th Annual John Charles Lecture.

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Department Chair and Associate Professor of Classics Jeremy Hartnett ’96 welcomes guests.

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BKT Assistant Professor of Classics Bronwen Wickkiser introduces Professor Bakker.

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'In Homer, words are deeds. Every utterance is an act no less than a physical act,' Bakker said.

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'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.'

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Bakker delivered his lecture with a painting of Jack Charles by Peg Shearer 'watching over him.'

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Students ask questions following Bakker's talk.

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Bruce Baker ’65 talks with Professor of History Emeritus Jim Barnes H’91.

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Professor of History Emeritus Jim Barnes H’91

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'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.'

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