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      - In the movie Hector kills Menelaus to save Paris. In the Iliad (and Odyssey) Hector does not kill Menelaus‚ Menelaus survives the Trojan War and returns to his homeland with Helen. - In the movie Achilles is among one of many Greeks that are inside the Trojan Horse. In the Iliad Achilles died before the Trojan Horse ruse was ever exploited. - In the Iliad Paris is mortally wounded by Philoctetes. In "Troy" Paris lives. - Ajax and Agamemnon were also men that survived the Trojan War

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    and glory but the Romans do it as a unit. Homer set the “standard” for the Ancient Greek warrior hero through his cultural propaganda‚ The Iliad. The Iliad is an epic poem with an episodic plot‚ set during the Bronze Age. It portrays two enemies‚ Achilles and Hector‚ on opposing sides during the Trojan War. Although they are bitter enemies‚ these warriors encompassed similar‚ hero-like characteristics such as superhuman qualities and abilities‚ bravery‚ strength‚ and courage on the battlefield. These

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    Compassion Versus Glory in Greek Literature Greek civilization is very important in shaping the themes and the characters points of view in Greek literature. In Ancient Greece‚ each city-states had its own government and views about the world around it. Many states fought over expanding territory and spreading their way of thinking. Some governments acted out of compassion and empathy for its people while others lead by military dictatorship. Both themes are very important to civilization in

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    James Hutchinson Ms. Spicer AP Literature 20 August 2010 Homer’s Timeless Truths Is Homer’s The Iliad relevant to today’s society? Is this work a timeless parable depicting universal human truths transcending time and context or merely a superbly-crafted epic poem to be studied and admired for its stylistic brilliance? Has the text endured simply because of Homer’s dramatic verse or because of the timeless human truths it conveys? Was it written to persuade readers to question the moral implications

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    important than life itself. For instance‚ Achilles though is knowledgeable that he is destined to die‚ decides to go into battle anyways because he prefers to be remembered as a hero than stay safely at home and live forever. Furthermore‚ Homer describes heroes as having individualistic pride with only his own honor. Achilles‚ for example‚ portrays individualistic pride by deciding to not participate in battle and allowing his fellow warriors to die. Achilles’ actions become very stubborn because

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    Ted Kurdyla Written By: Ronni Kern Starring: Sienna Guillory as Helen Matthew Marsden as Paris John Rhys-Davies as King Priam of Troy Emilia Fox as Cassandra‚ Princess of Troy Rufus Sewell as Agamemnon Stellan Skarsgård as Theseus Joe Montana as Achilles Katie Blake as Clytemnestra Craig Kelly as Pollux Manuel Cauchi as Paris’ Father Kristina Paris as Iphigenia Music By: Joel Goldsmith Cinematography: Edward J. Pai Editing By: Michael D. Ornstein Distributed By: Universal Home Entertainment

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    to shoot an arrow at Menelaus‚ but she‚ "…deflected it down the belt / where the gold buckles clasp and breastplate overlap" (IV. ll. 152-153). She only did this to get the fighting started again. She is finally able to trick Hector into fighting Achilles and brings about his death. Hector finally realizes‚ "…the gods have called me down to death. / I thought he was at my side‚ the hero Deiphobus- / he’s safe inside the walls‚ Athena’s tricked me blind" (XXII. ll. 351-353). He knows he has been tricked

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    depiction) * Troy is the most powerful alliance against the Greeks * Agamemnon wants ‘the world’ all the land * Achilles has disappeared from the army. A boy goes to find him‚ * Achilles mother is goddess as can’t be killed (Contemp) * Nester persueds Achilles to fight the big guy because of Time. He can’t stand to lose his pride * Achilles‚ son of Paris * Achilles kills the big guy with one stab * There is a huge feast ‚ thrown by Agamemnon and Helen‚ to drink to peace‚ between

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    Greek mythology has been astonishing since the beginning of time. Two major epic poems‚ written by Homer‚ tell of a major battle in Greece’s history‚ that of the Trojan War‚ and the journey of the Greek hero‚ Odysseus. The Iliad is that of a precursor to the Odyssey. The Iliad describes the final year of the Trojan War‚ but illustrates several Greek legends‚ earlier events that took place within the war‚ and several cause and effects events that occurred within the time frame of the Trojan War.

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    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

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