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be regarded as a historical document. There is very little certain about the poem itself or its author, who was supposedly a blin...

is somber (tragic). "...In great works of art all levels in which interpretation can be pursued fruitfully probably remain in som...

how all true tragic heroes apply the same principle: by purging his sins in exchange for forgiveness from nature and the gods. He...

and the Greek forces suffer mightily without their hero. Later in the narrative, his anger propels him into battle. But, just as a...

is less important than the conversation which takes place, and since the two individuals are from periods in Greek history several...

as Homer based his story on fiction which would occur in the context of history and mythology. While the tale has been critically ...

occurs near the end of the conflict. These two warriors fight over who has the greater claim to a captive woman who is also the d...

we mortals bear perforce, although we suffer; for they are much stronger than we. But now I will teach you clearly, telling you th...

but also by the fact that he is the king, and his people protect him rather than urging him onto the front lines as they might a y...

of this minister, and "his belief in Gods sense of humor and His fondness for neer-do-wells," inspired Sonny, as this fueled the ...

ultimately started the war, Priam, his father and the king of Troy, and Hector, the other son of Priam. While there are other impo...

no power and they were possessions. So in that respect with Paris of Troy stealing something from Athens was cause enough for batt...

Whether or not Helen was the cause of all the uproar is really unknown, but what seems certain, according to archaeologist Manfred...

only by the military might of his chief Trojan rival Hector. Achilles courage was unwavering perhaps due in part to his connectio...

original adventure stories; Indiana Jones has nothing on Odysseus, Achilles, Ajax and the rest of the characters who struggled on ...

Odysseus,/raider of cities gouged out your eye" (Homer 227). As Polyphemus is the son of Poseidon, Odysseus makes a powerful god h...

This essay presented an argument that Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale" reflects the ideals of Homer's The Iliad. Four pages in lengt...

This essay discusses Homer's ancient classic epic, The Iliad, and the film Troy (2004, directed by William Petersen), indicating ...

This essay utilizes a feministic approach and an anthropological approach to interpretation of Homer's Iliad. Eight pages in lengt...

is not identified as a goddess except for when a servant speaks to Achilles about the legends that have begun to be spun concernin...

(Tracy). He traveled from place to place and although poor and impoverished at many points in his life, he was also warmly receive...

This 3 page paper discusses the role women play in "The Iliad" when it comes to marriage and sexual relationships; it also discuss...

could well be said that his acceptance of his brothers actions, despite his berating his brother, may have been the most important...

without specifically worrying about success or failure, "they cannot be stained by action" (Harrison, 1996). Hearing this, Arjuna ...

deliberation," much like Nestor had cautioned "Agamemnon against hasty judgment" (Gore on War). In both cases, despite any heeding...

in war. Helen had no power, and no women in the story had power. Helen was simply a symbol of beauty and purity and hence justifie...

/ so long as we men of Achaea soldiered on at Troy. / But once wed sacked King Priams craggy city, / boarded ship, and a god dispe...

ugliness of battle and death. Homers soldiers do not die cleanly and quickly; they suffer, they claw the ground; they cry out an...

and she wishes that she were "wife to a better man" (Homer Book VI). Through Helens eyes and, also, through Homers portrayal of He...

great deal of loss and death in his wake. But, he is not the power, the real power, behind the war and he really only seems to ser...