without a gift” (Homer‚ Iliad 1. 126-127). Tensions began to rise between Achilles and Agamemnon as each of the powerful men voiced their opinions about the fairness of Agamemnon’s demands. Eventually‚ the argument got to a breaking point when Achilles decided to “return home now to Phthia…” because he didn’t “fancy staying here unvalued‚ to pile up riches‚ treasures just for you [Agamemnon]” (Homer‚ Iliad 1. 185-188). Achilles attempted to deliver revenge on the king for his disrespectful behavior
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what is right because the lives of people he cares about hangs in the balance. In Homer’s The Iliad‚ Hector and Achilles are both great warriors and great men but differ in many ways. They are heroes of their time‚ but fight for completely several reasons. Achilles‚ who fights for the Greeks‚ and Hector‚ who fights for the Trojans. But who is more considered as the Homeric hero? Achilles was certainly the better fighter‚ but Hector is more of a hero for me. According to Encyclopedia‚
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Troy(2004) Reaction Paper This is a review/reaction paper for the movie Troy released in 2004‚ directed by Wolfgang Petersen and screenplay by David Benioff. Cast of characters: Achilles – Brad Pitt Hector – Eric Bana Helen of Troy – Diane Kruger Paris – Orlando Bloom King Priam – Peter O’Toole Menelaus – Brendan Gleeson Agamemnon – Brian Cox Patroclus – Garrett Hedlund Odysseus – Sean Bean Briseis – Rose Byrne Troy is a film adaptation of the epic Iliad. It is a good
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expressed and contain the similes. The selected passage describes the fight between Achilles and Hector. In fact‚ the scene tells how fierce Achilles chases after Hector. Furthermore‚ it describes how Hector gets frightened as facing his death by means of the similes: Hector looked up‚ saw him‚ started to tremble‚ nerve gone‚ he could hold his ground no longer‚ he left the gates behind and away he fled in fear- and Achilles went for him‚ fast‚ sure of his speed as the wild mountain hawk‚ the quickest
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The Achaeans (also called the “Argives” or “Danaans” inhabitants of Achaea in Greece Achilles - The son of the military man Peleus and the sea-nymph Thetis. The most powerful warrior in The Iliad‚ commands the Myrmidons‚ soldiers from his homeland of Phthia in Greece. Proud and headstrong‚ he takes offense easily and reacts with blistering indignation when he perceives that his honor has been slighted. His wrath at Agamemnon for taking his war prize‚ the maiden Briseis‚ forms the main subject
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in the Iliad‚ arête is the main social value of Greek life and is the first spark of patriotism for a civilization that is only beginning. In the Iliad‚ the rage of Achilles is a perfect example of hubris in early Greek civilization. When Achilles says‚ “I will not return until Trojans set fire to the ships” (Homer 9.667-78)‚ Achilles is making an attempt to take what he has not yet earned. His aristos has gone to his head and he is no longer thinking of the excellence he might be earning in battle
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For instance‚ Achilles’ heel- the meaning is the weakness‚ fault or vulnerable spot in one’s strong character. But the origin of this idiom goes back to the times when Greek poet Homer wrote his famous work “Iliad”. In the “Iliad” the famous story about the Trojan War Achilles was a great hero and warrior. However‚ he had one weak spot‚ the heel of one foot. When he was a baby‚ his mother wanted to be certain that her son could never be harmed‚ so he dipped little Achilles upside-down in
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translated by Lombardo‚ Agamemnon offers Achilles gifts to persuade him to go back into battle. The gifts include‚ seven unfired tripods‚ ten gold bars‚ twenty burnished cauldrons‚ a dozen prizewinning horses‚ seven women‚ including Briseus’ daughter‚ and if they sack Troy‚ a ship full of bronze and gold‚ twenty women‚ the hand of one of his daughters‚ and seven cities. The gifts were only given when Agamemnon realized that the Greeks would not win the war unless Achilles joined. Agamemnon’s gifts compensated
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Combining Odysseus’ wisdom‚ Achilles’ intimidation factor‚ and Hector’s bravery‚ would result in the ultimate warrior who would surpass the best of Homer’s creations. Among Homer’s enviable heroes‚ Odysseus with his great cunning wisdom is certainly one of the most admired. In every major battle‚ it is Odysseus who comes up with the ideas to outsmart the enemy or more importantly‚ factors that will help and allow the Achaians to win the battles‚ “Wait a bit‚ Achilles- we know your quality‚ but
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The main characters that try to express this free-will are Achilles‚ Paris‚ Helen and Hector. They all illustrate this dilemma but it is deciding so that Homer lets the reader decide what is truly right. Achilles is the hero of the Trojan War and a great warrior of Greece. He his faced with many choices that shape who he is. Achilles wishes to live a long life without glory than a shorter‚ more glorious life. Not only does Achilles wish for this he soon visits his mother who faces him with the
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