How Does Achilles Use Metaphors In The Iliad

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I was often annoyed when the soldiers would argue in the midst of a battle. I would think to myself, ‘This is a BATTLE, just throw your spear!’. I believe Patroclus is the one to reprimand Meriones because Patroclus is cool-headed and wise beyond his years. He came as Achilles’ companion, and was there to help him overcome his anger. He may be a weaker fighter than his friend, however, he is a stronger person because he is wise enough to ignore words and put his faith in actions. Save the air in your lungs for a war cry, do not waste it on insults. (104 words).
Homer uses many nature metaphors to describe the fury of war, especially using metaphors for great fighters like Hector, or the wrath of Zeus, or the massive attacks done by either size. I think he uses nature metaphors because nature surrounded people and to the common person limited to the mundane life of farming, nature was one of the biggest controlling forces. I believe
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Earlier, Patroclus’ ghost visited Achilles and forewarned him of his death. I think the cutting of his hair symbolises his breaking of the oath and his will to live. It is Achilles giving up his last chance of life instead of saving the hair and possibly saving himself because of grief and love for Patroclus. I believe he would, at this point, be reunited with Patroclus in death than live. (86 words).
I disagree with Menelaus in this passage. Antilochus beat him in a chariot race because he drove very quickly on the narrow part of the track, causing Menelaus to slow down so he would not crash into Antilochus, thus tricking him. I believe Menelaus is overreacting and that I believe what Antilochus did should not be considered cheating. I believe it was clever of him(or his father) because he knew his horses were weaker, but he still wanted to win, so he knew that Menelaus would not want to hurt him, so he used that advantageously. (97

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