Hector Berlioz

The Iliad by Homer depicts a destructive war between the Achaeans and the Trojans as a criticism to the collective social norms and tradition that war promotes. Throughout the epic, the idea of war is championed by the both the Achaeans and the Trojan as the most formidable form of solving their dispute. However, this form of problem solving involves a social-Darwinian scenario where the strongest survive, while those who survive the war receive honor and praise from their people. Nevertheless,…

1.What does The Odyssey show us about the essential values and beliefs of Ancient Greek culture?* The Odyssey, written by Homer, shows us that the Ancient Greeks were strong believers in the gods and being good hosts, which is also known as good xenias. In Book 10, King Aeolus says, “It’s a crime to host a man or speed him on his way when the blessed deathless gods despise him so” (Homer 232.80). This shows how Aeolus wants to be a good host. But, as it is obvious that Odysseus is cursed by the…

The Odyssey “I see destruction for ship and crew. Thought you survive alone(780/645-646).” This is one of the main plots in the Odyssey, by Homer. The Odyssey is about an epic hero named Odysseus, king of Ithaca, tries to get back home after the Trojan war, but it takes twenty years to get back to his palace because of Poseidon, the sea god. Poseidon is mad at Odysseus for not giving thanks for shutting up a suitor. In the story, Odysseus uses his cunningness, smartness, Intelligence…

“Human motivation, itself, is a complicated thing.” (Kira Salak) Truth be told, it is. Why do we do the things we do? What really motivates us? In some cases, it is our character traits that push us towards a daunting task or journey. The Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus, who is lost at sea and cursed by the Gods after fighting in the Battle of Troy. Odysseus struggles to get home to Ithaca through challenges like sea monsters and dangerous islands. The…

In the time since its discovery, many artists have interpreted Homer’s story of Achilles’ shield. They have created and shared paintings and poems, each showing a slightly different version of the famous piece of metal. One artist who describes the shield of Achilles is the poet W. H. Auden. His rendition of the shield differs markedly from Homer’s original. Homer’s depiction of the ancient Greek world on the shield is a microcosm of humanity, displaying both peace and conflict enveloped by…

In Homer’s Greek epic, The Odyssey, Odysseus possesses several characteristics that qualify him to be a man of honor in classical Greek literature. However, in Emily Wilson’s translation, Odysseus’s epithet is described as “complicated”, and in Robert Fagles’s translation, he is referred to as a “man of twists and turns” (Homer, The Odyssey, 1.1). Odysseus’s moral values encompass those of a hero, such as his outstanding capabilities as a warrior and tactician, but his negligence and exaggerated…

Homer once stated “what he greatly thought, he nobly dared”. These words eloquently written in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, capture how Odysseus’ personality traits and attributes positively affect the hero status he has earned. His courage, wisdom, and intelligence drive his quest to return home to be reunited with his wife Penelope, and son Telemachus. Over the span of twenty years, Odysseus, pushed to the limits physically through battle, uses his will and perseverance to come out a hero.…

Achilles loses his honor immediately in the Iliad, and is hell bent on recovering his honor that was taken from him, by Agamemnon, for the rest of the poem. In the end, Achilles does regain it. His character changes throughout the poem, initially he is selfish, refusing to worry about anyone or anything except his honor, and his close friend Patroclus (rather than his nation as a whole). This selfishness is abandoned by Achilles after meeting with the opposing king, Priam. This shift in…

I Prior to the beginning of the scene, Ajax has planted the sword given to him by Hector away from both Greek encampment and the city of Troy(818-822). Ajax calls out last words to the gods in order to avenge his death and make his death swift (824-855). Ajax cries only towards the gods, showcases desolation implying the stage has been cleared of any other actors and chorus. I.n order to make the Ajax’s suicide realistic, ekkylemas(an ancient Greek practice) may have been used)Cynthia Gardiner…

conflicts between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how they affect the Achaeans’ defeat of the Trojans. In the Iliad, Hector and Achilles are both considered Epic Heroes, but I believe that Achilles has friends and enemies that are more powerful than Hector’s, and he has worked more miracles, making him the better example of an Epic Hero. The first Epic Hero characteristic shared between Hector and Achilles are their powerful allies. Achilles’ friends are Hephaestus, Thetis, and Patroclus.…