In epics like The Iliad and The Odyssey many emotions are displayed and acted out on. The ancient Greeks were emotional people who were driven by anger and pride; however, they were kind people as well, showing compassion to those who were in suffering. Homer includes many instances of compassion ...
SPARTA ` From what we know about ancient Sparta, it was one of the more powerful city-states in Greece. Everything in the Spartan culture revolved around the military. Sparta retained its power through the Persian war and its war with Athens. Because of the militaries great importance, freedom, s...
War is traumatizing. It can be responsible for destroying individuals, families and civilizations. "The Odyssey," by Homer, follows the journey of Odysseus after a ten year war campaign in Troy. Transitioning from the battlefield to civilian life can be difficult for a soldier, laden with anxiety an...
Throughout The Iliad, Robert Fagels describes the deaths of Pratroclus and Hector in an utmost descriptive and graphic way. The vividness in the words creates a different perspective to looking at the deaths of these men. The translator's choice of words when describing the deaths of Hector and Patroclus goes beyond the literal meaning and often portrays some underline value in it. I chose to look at both deaths and create explanations for the choice of words used, and discover any common ground found between the two deaths. In Patroclus's death there is a point where he is tryi...
Tell us a story, god, of how the anger of a man named Akhilleus brought about the destruction of so many. Had it not been for Agamemnon's selfish behavior, Akhilleus would never have been enraged, and his army would not have suffered all of their losses. Agamemnon brought on this great anger of Akhilleus because he had wronged a priest by kidnapping his daughter and asking for ransom, even though he had no intention of taking the ransom or giving the daughter back. This angered Akhilleus, and he brought plague upon the army, killing so many. The old priest, named Khryses, had tri...
Reading Report Six Sophocles Sophocles was born around 496 BC. He served as treasurer of the imperial league in 443 BC. Sophocles was also one of only ten generals chosen for the war against Samos. In 411 BC, he was selected to be on a special council to deal with the disaster of the Athenian expedition to Sicily. In 468 BC, Sophocles won first place at the Dionysia for is drama. ...
One of the main elements of the Iliad is the rage of Achilles. Throughout the book, readers see the rise, climax, and fall of the rage. The Iliad is a narrative story of the last year or so of the Trojan War, which is written by the well-known poet Homer. This war was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans over ten years. While the war seems to be the main story line, the story of Achilles is the driving force during this poem. ...
Nice guys finish last Book 16: Patroclus Fights and Dies Lines 952 - 976 Hector waiting, watching The greathearted Patroclus trying to stagger free, Seeing him wounded there with the sharp bronze Came rushing into him right across the lines And rammed his spearshaft home, stabbing deep into the bowels, and the brazen point went jutting straight out through Patroclus" back. Down he crashed-horror griped the Achaean armies. As when some lion overpowers a tireless boar up on a mountain summit, battling in all their fury over a little spring of water, both beasts craving ...
The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Iliad are both ancient works of literature centered around one major character that simultaneously plays the role of hero and anti-hero. Despite being written during different times, by different people and during different civilizations, they share a strikingly similar theme centered on the Gods and their relationship with man. This paper will review, illustrate and expatiate on some of the similarities and differences found in both books. It will also touch on various meeting points and parallels between both characters and how such complex characters are simpli...