This application of roles indicates that the similes has a deep meaning and is greatly connected to the characters perhaps on a psychological and moral level as well as on the actions of each character. Clarke argues that it is crucial that wolves and lions do not feel affection in the manner that people do, and this describes the relationship between Hector and Achilles (Clarke 1990, 144). Other similes that use a similar method of displaying actions, emotions, and relations can be found throughout The Iliad. Clarke explores connections between the physical strength and aggression of beasts in comparison to their assigned warrior. From this it is seen that Achilles associated himself not only with strength and bravery but also with mental brutality that leads him towards self-destruction. With further analysis Achilles’ simile glorifies extreme heroic qualities to the point where they are nearly suicidal. This is relative to Achilles’ personality throughout the epic, Achilles had been so determined to gain kleos that he ignored multiple prophecies. Clarke also argues that Achilles’ self-comparison to beasts suggests that he is isolated from other characters based on his unique characteristics (Clarke 1990, 153). Achilles tends to be individualized based on the enormous fury he holds unlike anyone
This application of roles indicates that the similes has a deep meaning and is greatly connected to the characters perhaps on a psychological and moral level as well as on the actions of each character. Clarke argues that it is crucial that wolves and lions do not feel affection in the manner that people do, and this describes the relationship between Hector and Achilles (Clarke 1990, 144). Other similes that use a similar method of displaying actions, emotions, and relations can be found throughout The Iliad. Clarke explores connections between the physical strength and aggression of beasts in comparison to their assigned warrior. From this it is seen that Achilles associated himself not only with strength and bravery but also with mental brutality that leads him towards self-destruction. With further analysis Achilles’ simile glorifies extreme heroic qualities to the point where they are nearly suicidal. This is relative to Achilles’ personality throughout the epic, Achilles had been so determined to gain kleos that he ignored multiple prophecies. Clarke also argues that Achilles’ self-comparison to beasts suggests that he is isolated from other characters based on his unique characteristics (Clarke 1990, 153). Achilles tends to be individualized based on the enormous fury he holds unlike anyone