divine and all powerful these beings are quite trivial in their dealings. Emotions that are near uncontrollable in human life are seen fairly often in The Iliad. Violent emotions become a hazard when portrayed by the gods. Emotions like vengeance and rage can be heightened by their divine powers thus causing a threat to all of the humans under this umbrella of emotion. Vengeance‚ can be seen displayed by Apollo as he “swept the fatal plague through the army” (Book one‚ 77‚ line 11). This wrath was brought
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him: it seemed each hair was hammered into his head…he bared his jaws to the ear…The hero-halo rose up from the crown on his head” (77). Cuchulain’s Warp-spasms completely change his character both mentally and physichally as he becomes envolped in rage and his body becomes able to inflict damage a hundred times what it could probably inflict normally. The unbelievable strength that stems from this allows Cuchulain to perform things such as “his thunder feat‚ and he killed a hundred…then five hundred”
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A Comparison of the Heroes‚ Odysseus‚ Jason and Aeneas Odysseus is unique among epic heroes in that his strength comes not from inhuman powers or exceptional physical ability‚ but mainly from his mind. Odysseus‚ regularly uses cunning‚ guile‚ and superiority of intellect to overcome obstacles. In this paper I will compare Odysseus to other epic heroes‚ both in terms of character and in terms of responses to crises‚ comparing his reactions with those of other heroes placed in similar situations
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According to this simile‚ Achilles’ speed is being compared to "the wild mountain hawk"‚ which implies that Achilles is running exceptionally fast. This characterizes Achilles to be aggressive and determined to get what he wants. Hector is compared to "a cringing dove"‚ meaning Hector appears to be fragile and vulnerable as Achilles was catching up to
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While Book 1 of the Iliad establishes the epic’s enveloping action as the conflict between the Achaean (the Greeks) and the Trojans‚ it documents yet another agon: The disagreement between Agamemnon‚ the leader of the entire Achaean army‚ and Achilles‚ the Achaeans’ most important general and greatest warrior. According to ancient Greek values‚ as well as the ancient Greek cosmology‚ Agamemnon is at fault because he violates the citizen-king bond‚ fails to demonstrate the concept of “heart”‚ and
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character of Achilles in Homer’s Iliad. What is the nature of the existential crisis in which he finds himself‚ and why is his relationship to both gods and the other Greek warriors so unusual? What realization does he arrive at during his period of withdrawal from the battlefield? What does it mean to say that he is probably the first true individual as well as the first “problem character‚” in Western literature? Finally‚ discuss the reader’s response to his behavior. In what ways does Achilles repel
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Arun Sritharan Mrs. Cossette ENG4UO December 20th 2012 Analysis of Hamlet “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” As one of the most popular proverbs‚ this is one that everyone knows. The proverb suggests that revenge is more satisfying as a considered response enacted when unexpected rather than acting rashly and getting it over quickly. Revenge is a desire that is all consuming in its nature. A person who wants revenge is only focused on
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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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“The Iliad” Q&A: 1. What is your impression of Achilles? I feel as if Achilles is very loyal to all the people associated in his life‚ especially his best friend Patroclus. Achilles’ loyalty to his best friend shows how much he actually cared about him once he was deceased due to his great sorrow in his weeping. Achilles also stated “if destiny like his awaits me‚ I shall rest when I have fallen” meaning he doesn’t care about whatever happens to him in the battle with Hector‚ but just as long as
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