What are the ideal characteristics of a Greek warrior in The Iliad? Compare and contrast the characters of Hector and Achilles. How are they alike and different? Do you favor one more than the other? Why? As an ideal‚ the Greek warrior combined superhuman and human qualities. The ideal characteristics included such factors as bravery‚ honor‚ and glory. The aim of every hero is to achieve kleos‚ the “glory” or “renown” that one wins in the eyes of others by performing great deeds. Honor is
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through the heart‚ and for Hector‚ it was the bronze of the mighty Achilles through his neck which caused his early demise. It seems that no one could escape an agonizing fate. Of these deaths‚ the most interesting and intriguing death of all is that of Achilles’ dear friend Patroclus. Although his life was taken by the mighty Hector’s spear‚ who was truly liable for his death? Could it have been Zeus or Hector or the mighty Achilles to blame for this horrible death? The intricate story line of
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notion of heroism through the characterization of King Priam‚ directly battling the contextual hero of the time‚ Achilles. Through descriptive language and stylistic conventions‚ Malouf showcases that it is the emotional and physical struggle that a man must face to ultimately attain glory‚ thus becoming a hero. This statement is epitomized through the contrasting protagonists Priam and Achilles‚ who are both sequentially transformed through their metaphysical journey. Malouf has deliberately structured
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the movie Precious‚ based on the novel Push by Saphire‚ both share a common theme where the main characters depict an uncommon endurance of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Although in The Iliad‚ war is horrible and bloody‚ the spirit of Achilles is never broken by this adversity because‚ like Precious‚ who suffers physical‚ mental‚ and sexual abuse at the hands of her parents‚ their human spirit is the driving force behind their desire to overcome their challenges. As a result‚ the endurance
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the Trojans who tries to protect his homeland from the Greeks. And then it is Achilles who is a great warrior in battle and wants to capture the Trojans and have their women for slaves. The story is mainly about honor and reputation. Achilles would play an important role in the book of the Iliad. I would say that he was the ring leader when it came to fighting. Every battle that Achilles fought in was gruesome. Achilles fighting skill was what gave him great honor. He had a reputation for being
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Homer we can clearly see that although Petterson has made an excellent film he has clearly left out certain aspects of the Iliad which really define the story. Both versions portray the Trojan War between Greece and Troy‚ Achilles killing Hector and King Priam visiting Achilles to ask for the body of his son Hector back. However both versions do not portray accurate versions of the fight between Menelaus and Paris‚ nor do they correctly explain why Helen has come to reside in Troy nor does the movie
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Kristina Nemeth CLA310 9/20/2011 Iliad Books 1 Homer’s invocation of a muse to aid him in telling the rage of Achilles seems appropriate for the poem about mortals and immortals. Paying respect to the gods becomes one of the most important things the mortals can do in order to remain in the gods’ good graces. The fight between Agamemnon and Achilles is ridiculously blown out of proportion due to both character’s large sense of pride and stubbornness. Once again it is sacrifices made to the
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noble‚ but it also respects the pursuit of glory. To fight in war is to prove one’s honor and integrity‚ but to not fight would display fear. The most powerful warriors were Hector and Achilles. Both men were given the title of heroes and displayed great power‚ skills and courage. But the values of Hector and Achilles proved to be different from one another as displayed in the people of today’s society. Dignity‚ pride‚ honor‚ glory‚ fame‚ and revenge are still evident‚ but the way in which one achieves
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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
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214-219). Briseis is the one thing Agamemnon can take away from Achilles. Agamemnon has plenty of other slave girls for his pleasure and he can’t give up just one of them. His hubris blinds him of the harm he will cause to his people by sending Achilles into his temper tantrum. Unlike Paris‚ there is a small chance Agamemnon can rid himself of hubris‚ but it can only come through the loss of his brother‚ Menelaus. The immaturity of Achilles is the reason for his pride. He was sent into battle around
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