Iliad hero essay
Karli
Rawls S4
October 27, 2012 The Iliad, originally an oral composition passed down through generations, was recorded by a poet named Homer around 750 B.C.; it is a notable piece of literature that has influenced writing style with its important, and unique literary devices. The epic poem tells the tale of the 10 year long war in the city of Troy. The war began when Paris, prince of Troy, was asked to choose the most beautiful of three Greek goddesses; each goddess offered him a desirable reward. Between Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera he chose Aphrodite; his reward was the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen, who was unfortunately married to the King of Sparta. Aphrodite caused Helen to fall in love with Paris, then Helen went to Troy to live with him. The Acheaeans grew angry, and eventually decided to attack Troy. Homers epic poem starts off nine years into the war, while Achaea and Troy are stuck in an epic conflict. Both the Greeks, and the Trojans have great warriors and heroes. Achilles is the main hero for the Greeks; however, Hector is the main hero for the Trojans; both are strong defenders for their side. Hector and Achilles are both considered to be epic heroes, but one shines over the other proving to be a true epic hero; he shows this through his courage, honor, and loyalty. Hector and Achilles are both very courageous; any warrior during the Trojan War was proven to be at least somewhat brave. Both heroes show their courage in many ways throughout The Iliad. In Book 7, Hector challenges any man to duel, under one condition: they respect his values and honor him, so if he is killed his body will be given back to the Trojans for burial and he would do the same for the Achaeans (217). This challenge is very brave of Hector; he doesn’t know the skill level of some of the Achaeans, but he still steps forward to fight anyone who wishes to challenge him. “Great Ajax now- forever aiming at Hector, trying to strike is helmet flashing bronze but
Rawls S4
October 27, 2012 The Iliad, originally an oral composition passed down through generations, was recorded by a poet named Homer around 750 B.C.; it is a notable piece of literature that has influenced writing style with its important, and unique literary devices. The epic poem tells the tale of the 10 year long war in the city of Troy. The war began when Paris, prince of Troy, was asked to choose the most beautiful of three Greek goddesses; each goddess offered him a desirable reward. Between Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera he chose Aphrodite; his reward was the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen, who was unfortunately married to the King of Sparta. Aphrodite caused Helen to fall in love with Paris, then Helen went to Troy to live with him. The Acheaeans grew angry, and eventually decided to attack Troy. Homers epic poem starts off nine years into the war, while Achaea and Troy are stuck in an epic conflict. Both the Greeks, and the Trojans have great warriors and heroes. Achilles is the main hero for the Greeks; however, Hector is the main hero for the Trojans; both are strong defenders for their side. Hector and Achilles are both considered to be epic heroes, but one shines over the other proving to be a true epic hero; he shows this through his courage, honor, and loyalty. Hector and Achilles are both very courageous; any warrior during the Trojan War was proven to be at least somewhat brave. Both heroes show their courage in many ways throughout The Iliad. In Book 7, Hector challenges any man to duel, under one condition: they respect his values and honor him, so if he is killed his body will be given back to the Trojans for burial and he would do the same for the Achaeans (217). This challenge is very brave of Hector; he doesn’t know the skill level of some of the Achaeans, but he still steps forward to fight anyone who wishes to challenge him. “Great Ajax now- forever aiming at Hector, trying to strike is helmet flashing bronze but