1. Women, the Bible and The Iliad
... means the man with more strength. Winning brings glory. Both factors point to the honor of men. Whoever could "possess" Helen would have honor. The three cases from both The Jewish Bible and The Iliad prove that beauty is sometimes a dangerous power of women which would bring deception and conflicts to individuals and even can influence the society negatively. Nevertheless, feminine ... was "filled with pity" and "stroked her gently, trying to reassure her, repeating her name" (The Iliad, Book 6, 576-580). This is an extremely touching scene between a husband and wife where the glory of...
- Word Count: 1653
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School