Iliad
ILIADGuangying Tang
2013/7/25
Prof. Jason EdwardCLAS 170 |
The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to Homer. Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek states. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war, the Iliad mentions or alludes to many of the Greek legends about the siege, and it describes many distinctive characters, include Achilles, known as the “Greek first Warrior", treacherous cunning Agamemnon, beautiful Helen, and the first warrior of Troy, Hector. Moreover, Achilles and Hector are most important roles in the poem that we need to analyze them deeply. Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War, and the first-born son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. Moreover, he is also a loving husband and a brave, emotional, careful man. In the VI of “Iliad”, Greeks and Trojan kept fight. As leader and “soul” of Trojan army, Hector showed his boldness of vision and fighting will. He also translated the spirit to every Trojan soldier: “Soldiers of Troy, and illustrious allies, Remember to fight like the men that you are.” (Iliad VI, LL 112-113)
We can prove these characteristics of him from his interactions with others. When his wife, Andromache, begged him that let him left the battle, he said a true confession for her that was the most exciting words in my opinion: “Yes, Andromache, I worry about all this myself, But my shame before the Trojans and their wives, With their long robes trailing, would be too terrible If I hung back from battle like a coward. And my heart won’t let me. I have learned to be one of the best, to fight in Troy’s first ranks, defending my father’s honor and my own”. (Iliad VI, LL 463-469) These words adequately reflect Hector who is brave, Emotion and careful. He loved his tribe, parents, people and kids. He was more to be
2013/7/25
Prof. Jason EdwardCLAS 170 |
The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to Homer. Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek states. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war, the Iliad mentions or alludes to many of the Greek legends about the siege, and it describes many distinctive characters, include Achilles, known as the “Greek first Warrior", treacherous cunning Agamemnon, beautiful Helen, and the first warrior of Troy, Hector. Moreover, Achilles and Hector are most important roles in the poem that we need to analyze them deeply. Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War, and the first-born son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. Moreover, he is also a loving husband and a brave, emotional, careful man. In the VI of “Iliad”, Greeks and Trojan kept fight. As leader and “soul” of Trojan army, Hector showed his boldness of vision and fighting will. He also translated the spirit to every Trojan soldier: “Soldiers of Troy, and illustrious allies, Remember to fight like the men that you are.” (Iliad VI, LL 112-113)
We can prove these characteristics of him from his interactions with others. When his wife, Andromache, begged him that let him left the battle, he said a true confession for her that was the most exciting words in my opinion: “Yes, Andromache, I worry about all this myself, But my shame before the Trojans and their wives, With their long robes trailing, would be too terrible If I hung back from battle like a coward. And my heart won’t let me. I have learned to be one of the best, to fight in Troy’s first ranks, defending my father’s honor and my own”. (Iliad VI, LL 463-469) These words adequately reflect Hector who is brave, Emotion and careful. He loved his tribe, parents, people and kids. He was more to be