Marcel Lessard Mrs. Poliquin EAE 4U June 21st 2011 The Iliad and the Odyssey: Why Homer? The heart of a classical education is the cumulative study of Latin and the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. In the Western tradition‚ education has always been synonymous with classical education. It began with the Greeks and Romans‚ was preserved and expanded by Christians during the Middle Ages and Renaissance‚ and continued unabated until well into the twentieth century. Why study the Greeks
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probably why in the epic‚ Patroclus is only a beloved friend of Achilles but in the film he was portrayed as a cousin of Achilles. The film showed a family bond between the two to probably justify the violence and disrespect of what Achilles did to Hector as a revenge for Patroclus’s death. The war between the
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was raged at Agamemnon. In a rage‚ Achilles wants to kill all of the Trojans‚ especially Hector‚ the best Trojan warrior. Patroclus‚ Achilles’ best friend goes out to the battle field as Achilles (wearing his armor)‚ trying to kill Hector but instead Hector kills Patroclus thinking he has killed Achilles. When Achilles finds out about this‚ he is very mad and goes out to kill Hector himself. When he kills Hector‚ he is very arrogant about it. Only after this happens does Achilles get Briseis back from
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based on Homer’s Iliad. It features an ensemble cast that includes Brad Pitt‚ Eric Bana‚ Orlando Bloom‚ Diane Kruger‚ Saffron Burrows‚ Sean Bean‚ Brian Cox‚ Brendan Gleeson‚ Rose Byrne‚ Garrett Hedlund‚ Tyler Mane‚ and Peter O’Toole. Prince Hector (Eric Bana) and his young brother Paris (Orlando Bloom) negotiate peace between Troy and Sparta. Paris has fallen in love with Helen (Diane Kruger)‚ the wife of king Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson)‚ and smuggles her to Troy with him. Infuriated‚ Menelaus
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He had all this power‚ but only killed Hector. Due to their different culture and backgrounds‚ they would kill for opposite reasons. Beowulf said‚ “I am old‚ now/ But I will fight again‚ seek fame still…(608-609).” Beowulf expresses his need for the spotlight. Being an Anglo- Saxon‚ he has the urge to gain glory anyway possible. He will do whatever it takes to make himself look good. Achilles‚ on the other hand‚ killed for revenge. He states‚ “If Hector does not feel my battering spear/ tear the
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and Odysseus the king of Ithaca. Both of them have to face several trials‚ and both of them have some desire for revenge. Odysseus wanted to slaughter the suitors for coming to the palace and being horrible guests‚ while Achilles seeks revenge for Hector for killing Patroclus. They both show compassion for their hurt ones. Differences between them are Odysseus is more committed to doing service for the Greeks‚ while Achilles wants it his way. For ten years‚ Achilles stays in his tent throwing a fit
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god-like qualities. To show this Homer deliberately and repeatedly adds adjectives that praise the two heroes before their names. Achilles is portrayed as swift and godlike‚ he portrays Hector as bright‚ dazzling‚ and dignified. Homer uses phrases like‚ "...man-killing Hector..."(149;Book 6)‚ and "Resplendent Hector..."(146;Book 6). While to describe Achilles using phrases like‚ "...swift of foot..."(182; Book 1). Using these praises continues to portray the heroes as godlike and honorable for the
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The Iliad. That character is Hector. He was arguably the most monumental soldier that fought for the Trojans. Even though Achilles eventually becomes Hector’s demise‚ while Achilles is away‚ Hector holds his own and really inflicts some damage on the Archean army. However‚ that does not go without saying that Hector had a few character flaws throughout the Trojan War‚ particularly toward the end of The Iliad‚ when Achilles returns to battle for the Archean army. Hector loses some of his bravery that
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strong and courageous; he leaves his family to fight in the war against the Trojans. Achilles is a mighty warrior that shows feelings and emotions that are human. Although Achilles may exhibit heartless and cruel tendencies like the way he killed Hector showing virtually no feelings‚ he is ultimately a sympathetic character as he feels taken advantage of‚ shows remorse‚ and exemplifies compassion. Achilles emerges as a sympathetic character because he feels taken advantage of and denied of what
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only one of them has let their pride lead them into the arms of death throughout history. In the epic poem “The Iliad” by Homer‚ two heroes‚ Hector and Achilles‚ battle their fates for immortality. This struggle brings out the innermost desires and faults of each warrior‚ revealing Achilles as a more admirable character. As the supreme protector of Troy‚ Hector dismisses his obligations and is eclipsed by his personal desire for glory. This ultimately leads to his demise and the destruction of his
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