essence of a hero by physical as opposed to mental strength. In this manner‚ Achilles distinguished strength and speed are shown countless times throughout the tale. The most notable examples of this are shown as he faces Hector‚ illustrated in contrast to powerful creatures and forces‚ that help to prove that in the Homeric sense
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downfall of all characters in Homer’s epic poem‚ The Iliad. Hectors fatal mistake was that he chose pride over his own well being in the battle with Achilles. He could have taken safety within the walls of Troy‚ or disappeared into a mass of his comrades‚ but Hector chose to stand his ground and confront Achilles. "Ah for a young man all looks fine and noble if he goes down in war...he lies there dead...but whatever death lays bare‚ all wounds are marks of glory."
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principles‚ which are referred to as the “Code of Honor.” The heroic code which Homer presents to the reader is an underlying cause for many of the events which occur‚ but many of the characters differ on their perceptions and the gravity of the code. Achilles actions often find him going “against the grain” of the code of honor. His actions lie in stark contrast with those of Hector‚ a true hero and my hero‚ who strives to follow and live the code of honor‚ despite its consequences. Hector‚ the greatest
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1. “Anger-sing‚ goddess‚ the anger of Achilles….” Analyse the Iliad’s critique of Achilles’ anger. 2. Critically comment on the representation of Aphrodite in the Iliad. 3. Homeric simile. 4. Hector & Andromache. 5. Shield of Achilles & Son of Atrius. 6. The status of Helen. 7. “Homeric similes and shorter comparisons bring out the rightful place of war in the natural order.” Discuss. 8. Is there a heroic code that guides the decisions of the characters in Iliad
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give him seven beautiful women who are skilled at handicraft‚ among them Briseis‚ whom I have never touched.” (Homer 139) Earlier in the story‚ Achilles said‚ “I will not fight you for Briseis because you gave her to me.” (Homer 131). The reason Agamemnon took Briseis is because he had to give up Chryseis. Both were gifts given to Agamemnon and Achilles to honor them. Agamemnon says‚ “I prefer Chryseis to my wife Clytemnstra… Yet even though I love her‚ if it is necessary‚ I will return Chryseis
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his era‚ to an unconventional hero who‚ ‘stripped of all glittering distractions and disguises’ appeals directly to Achilles‚ ‘the most unpredictable of Greeks’ to return the body of his son Hector. In discordance with the conventional depiction of a hero in Ancient Greek literature as a fearsome warrior‚ Malouf’s definition of a hero manifests itself in Priam and to some extent Achilles. Throughout the novel‚ Malouf insinuates the ambivalent nature of the idea of heroism‚ challenging the notion that
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Mycenae‚ leader of the Greeks. Achilles — Leader of the Myrmidons‚ half-divine war hero. Odysseus — King of Ithaca‚ the wiliest Greek commander and hero of the Odyssey. Ajax the Greater — son of Telamon‚ with Diomedes‚ he is second to Achilles in martial prowess. Menelaus — King of Sparta‚ husband of Helen and brother of Agamemnon. Diomedes — son of Tydeus‚ King of Argos. Ajax the Lesser — son of Oileus‚ often partner of Ajax the Greater. Patroclus — Achilles’ closest companion. Nestor — King
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Book 22‚ King Priam and Queen Hecuba try to dissuade their son Hector from fighting against Achilles. In Homer’s words‚ “So they wept‚ the two of them crying out to their dear son‚ both pleading time and again but they could not shake the fixed resolve of Hector” (22. 1-3). I think this is courageous on Hector’s part. He is so set on saving his city that he is willing to die a brutal death by battling Achilles. Later in the book‚ Hector holds a mental argument with himself. He contemplates taking refuge
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after he is fairly compensated by taking the girl previously given to Achilles. Achilles‚ the greatest Achaean warrior‚ is dishonored and insulted by the unfair exchange‚ and resorts to withdrawing from the war in order to punish the Achaeans. To further hinder the Achaeans in battle‚ Achilles also attempts to seek out help from Zeus‚ by asking his own mother‚ the goddess named Thetis‚ to persuade him. Without support from Achilles or Zeus‚ the Achaeans face difficult challenges against the powerful
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dictated by fate and cannot be moderated by the divine gods‚ nor can they be averted. The Greek hero‚ Achilles‚ acknowledges that if he is to stay and fight at Troy‚ he is fated to die there‚ but his fame will endure. In The Iliad‚ the gods have a high level of influence over that: all events are fated to arise during the Trojan War. Hera speaks to Achilles‚ "This time we will save you‚ might Achilles‚ This timebut your hour is near. We are not to blame‚ but a great god and strong Fate" (Lombardo
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