PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT‚ 1121 Troy is alleged to be a retelling of the Trojan War based on the Iliad (Homer is listed as one of the writers in the credits). In spite of that‚ there are many‚ many differences between the epic poem and the film. For this assignment‚ you will first need to read the Iliad closely‚ enough that you will become familiar with all the characters (ones who appear over several lines of text‚ and have “speaking parts”). Having acquired this familiarity‚ you will then
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invasions‚ “the Achaeans had fought hard the Trojans of Asia Minor.” (Greece). Within the Iliad‚ the war provides a picture of ‘“how the Greek religion evolved from a mixture of Achaeans‚ Dorians‚ Minoans‚ Egyptians‚ and other Asian influences. This was the phase “Homeric” Greek religion… ”’ (Greece). Within the Homeric religion‚ the Homeric pantheon “was a very small family group with natural forces‚ but not
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The Iliad Hector and Achilles were two of the most notable characters in the Iliad. In many aspects of their lives‚ Hector and Achilles were complete opposites. For example‚ Hector was a family man whereas Achilles had no family and only cared about himself. Also‚ Hector went to battle to lead his country while Achilles went for personal reasons. Both men showed distinct opposite characteristics in the book. The following is an analysis of the opposition of Achilles and Hector’s characters throughout
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Comparison and Contrast: Achilles and Hector In Homer ’s epic poem‚ The Iliad‚ the subject is war. The Greek army has traveled to Troy to battle the Trojan army‚ resulting in a war that rages on for the better part of a ten year time span. The men of both armies fight not only for their prospective sides‚ but also for their own personal glory‚ which is consistent with the heroic warrior code of ancient Greece. Two of the main characters‚ Achilles and Hector‚ both continuously display a complexity
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masterpieces like Gilgamesh‚ The Iliad‚ and The Aeneid. Epics like these were too good to allow them to disappear into the annals of time. Knowing this‚ Theodor H. Gaster‚ Robert Fitzgerald‚ and C. Day Lewis translated the epics into pros for future enjoyment. Gilgamesh‚ a mighty warrior is confronted by a more superior force‚ Enkidu‚ and is forced to transform from a tyrant into a caring and loving individual while seeking the plant of everlasting life. Through The Iliad Hector‚ displaying honor and
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Academic Prompt Iliad SHS Academic Prompt No2. ILIAD by HOMER English IV Mrs. Carmelita A. Matira A. Author’s Background ( 1 paragraph B. Graphic Organizes (Table 2 columns) 1. Character List Achaeans Trojans Gods and goddesses with epithets 2. Simile and metaphor ( 10 each ) C. Comprehension Questions (Note : Limit your answer in one paragraph only but logically) 1. Book I a. What character portrayal is presented by the personages in Book I
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Expanded course description and learning objectives The mythical narratives of the ancient Greeks and the Romans constitute a continuous tradition that extends from before the reach of history to the present day. Myths survive in literary texts and visual art because their narratives have continued to prove compelling and fascinating in different languages‚ historical eras‚ and social contexts (the myths of Odysseus‚ Heracles‚ and Oedipus are just a few examples). Literature and art of all kinds
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misfortune‚ evokes pity and fear in the audience‚ and possesses a personal flaw. The Iliad showcases a tragic hero during the Trojan War. Trojans and Greeks fight in the war‚ which begins because Paris steals the beautiful Helen away from Menelaos. This angers Menelaos and sparks a war. During the battle‚ the demigod Achilles will eventually kill the Trojan leader Hector. Achilles is the real tragic hero of The Iliad for several reasons. Achilles’s ignorance results in his downfall. All tragic heroes
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Homer’s Iliad is an epic poem‚ which describes the siege of Troy and the events that happened during the Trojan war‚ focusing mainly of the battles and military campaigns. However‚ the poem lacks a philosophical element due to which a reader constantly questions the reasons of characters’ behavior. Especially controversial and unpredictable turn out to be the Achilles’ actions‚ as he does not only act in contrary to the readers’ expectations but also challenges other characters’ idea of him and their
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Heinrich Schliemann By Tia-Rose Shaw INTRODUCTION Heinrich Schliemann used his beliefs in a ’fiction’ book called The Iliad and The Odyssey by Home. Schliemann used these books as guides to assist with his discoveries. These books later on proved to have some historical truth in them. SOURCES Schliemann was fascinated by the story his dad had told him about the city of troy when he was a little boy. Schliemann said that this awoke the hunger in him to search for archaeological proof of the
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