Athens‚ Patriarchal Societies‚ and Phaedra and Clytaemnestra Upon first examination‚ it would seem that the two female characters of Greek drama Phaedra and Clytaemnestra are far removed from one another. Phaedra is seemingly a love-struck character that embodies pathos and a pathetic nature while Clytaemnestra has a cold and calculative nature to her. However‚ both characters are at the whim of the patriarchal Athenian society which makes these two seemingly diverse characters closer in design
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5. How far is this speech of Agamemnon typical of his views and actions elsewhere in the Iliad? This speech‚ to a certain extent does show Agamemnon’s typical views and actions in relation to other extracts in the Book. Such as his quarrel with Achilleus in book 1 and also his speech in book 9‚ in which he again pushes the blame away from himself. However it is also shown throughout the book that this is not his typical actions or views‚ for example his attitude towards Achilleus in book 1 and
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In Book 1 of the Iliad‚ Agamemnon should be the one that is responsible for the rage of Achiles. As the victory of the Achaeans’ battle‚ Agamemnon takes Chryseis as his prize while Achilles claims Briseis. Chryses begs Agamemnon to return his daughter but Agamemnon refuses to do it so Chryses asks Apollo for help. Apollo sends a plague which kills many Greek soldiers. Agamemnon returns Chryseis to Chryses and takes Briseis away from Achiles. Agamemnon’s action is inconsiderate and disrespectful
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A Renaissance Tale of Human Hubris On the Interrelationship of Setting‚ Theme and Characters in Nathaniel Hawthorne ’s "Rappaccini ’s Daughter" Contents Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1 Argumentation...................................................................................................................... 2 1. The Fantastic Elements of the Setting................
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Aeschylus’ Agamemnon create only fear and no pity in each other and in the audience.’ How far do you agree with this statement? I agree with this statement to a certain extent‚ however‚ I think it does not represent the whole of the Agamemnon. I think that what invokes pity‚ are events‚ rather than characters‚ that have preceded the play. There are mixes of passive and fearsome characters in the Agamemnon. Clytemnestra and Aegisthus are an example of fearsome characters‚ when she kills Agamemnon and
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Title Joel Abudarham World Views-Ancient Greek Civilization Marie Michelle Wilband “He who is unable to live in society‚ or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself‚ must be either a beast or a god.” -Aristotle Tuesday October 2nd‚ 2012 Achilles is the main character‚ and‚ without doubt‚ the most complex character in Homer’s famous poem‚ The Iliad. Son of the goddess nymph Thetis and the king of the Myrmidons‚ Peleus‚ Achilles is a semi-god‚ known throughout and beyond
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foolish. Achilles‚ Hector‚ and Agamemnon are all great warrior and powerful kings of their time and demonstrate the theme of pride during their life. Pride however is the downfall of all these characters in Homer’s epic poem‚ the Iliad. Achilles’ pride will never let him lose. Hector’s pride makes him an honorable man. Agamemnon’s pride makes him a power greedy king. Achilles is the main character in the Iliad and the strongest among warriors. Pride or hubris is his driving force through battle
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the two characters‚ Hamlet and Agamemnon. Do this on your own now and complete it thoroughly. As part of your analysis‚ consider how the following elements of tragedy are used in each play. (Remember‚ this is what you learned in Lesson 1.) Aristotle’s four components of tragedy: It involves someone of higher standing. This protagonist makes an error in judgement. This error results in suffering for the person. This suffering causes pity or fear in the audience. Hubris Anagnorisis Hamartia Peripeteia
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similarities. Odysseus and Oedipus are similar in which they both god-like men who are considered heroes because of their cautious ways and relentless tenacity. On the other hand‚ Odysseus and Oedipus also demonstrate their crude habits with their hubris behavior throughout their own prophecy. In addition to the similarities‚ the powerful gods play a significant role which drastically affects Odysseus and Oedipus’s fate. The gods play a significant role in the outcome of Odysseus and Oedipus’ destiny
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Lesson 1-Personal Response Agamemnon I believe that Agamemnon is a protagonist character with selfish intentions in the play‚ Agamemnon. Although‚ he does make a few errors in his period of ruling. Overall‚ I believe he is a hubris person as he holds great pride in himself‚ his actions and his decisions. I believe that his intentions of his actions are only meant for his own benefit and that he believes no one else’s value should be more than his value. He has very little effect but‚ a very important
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