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additionally delivered numerous legends. The last clashes of the war were depicted by the writer Homer in his epic sonnet "The Iliad". It was called like that, in light of the fact that the old name of Troy was Ilion. In the myths encompassing the Trojan War, actuality is in fact blended with fiction, as archeological unearthing bear prove that truly such an endeavor occurred in antiquated times. As indicated by Homer, the evident reason for the war was the kidnapping of excellent Helen, wife of…

Beowulf shows courageous in numerous times in the story, but one that sticks out is when he is getting ready to fight Grendel’s mom who is bigger and I imagine a lot scarier! “He leaped into the lake, would not wait for anyone’s answer.”(Beowulf) This quote shows that Beowulf was ready when he said he was ready and didn’t wait on anyone to give him the okay, I find this action courageous, because Beowulf showed no sign of hesitation, or fright. Gilgamesh shows courageous acts throughout the…

In the Iliad, we see two great men, Achilles and Hector. The reader is introduced to their stories, and the greater story that their lives are a part of. This book is dedicated to the clashes between the Trojans and the Achaeans, and all the details behind the big picture. It has been nine years since the Trojan War, and a new fight has begun over a woman, once again. Emotions are flying high, and two proposed heroes arise. Through the development of the characters, the reader sees that although…

The Iliad and The Odyssey The Iliad and The Odyssey are both texts written by the world famous Homer. These two text are quite popular in not only western literature but also is numerous classrooms around the world. These two texts provide different tools that are included in them to help teach many concerns and methods. Some believe that The Odyssey is the sequel to The Iliad mainly because it has some of the same characters and was written after. These two stories share common themes such as…

The Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite tells the story of the god of beauty’s encounter with mortal Anchises. Plagued with an overwhelming desire of lust instilled in her by Zeus, the myth goes on to tell how Aphrodite seduced Anchises into sleeping with her. At first glance, the tale seems so embodied with sexual elements and hedonism that it leaves readers wondering if there is any underlying greater meaning to the story aside from the pursuit of pleasure. Careful analysis of the myth conveys an…

Finkelstein Honors English II 7th Period 16 May 2016 The Wild and Magical Adventures of the Heroic Divine, Odysseus The Odyssey is a novel based on greek mythology and the life of Odysseus. This book was written in the 8th century BC by an author named Homer. The story takes place in the seas between Europe and Africa, sailing from island to island, by ship. Odysseus faces many challenges on his long journey from Troy to his home on an island named Ithaca. Odysseus and his crew get blown off…

The movie Odysseus is different from the written version by Homer in many ways. Odysseus isn’t a pawn of the gods and all his actions are of his own. The movie starts off with Odysseus on his way home after ten years of being gone. The movie leads its viewers on a trip with Odysseus who will go through my trials of life. The movie will explore fame and its ups and downs, it will provide its’ own interpretation of the original Odyssey, and I will discuss which parts of the film has been helpful…

The Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, and Salammbo written by Flaubert, uses the main protagonists to depict messages about war, love, and women. Achilles is the main character in The Iliad and Salammbo is the main charter in Salammbo. Both of these characters were comparative in their qualities and interesting in their own particular manners. Both books examine the impacts of war and actions that elevate the characters to go to war. Both works show the extreme level of what people would do for…

prize, according to Alfred Nobel’s will, awards people who "shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses." In The Iliad by Homer there are many characters who are not deserving of anything and all they do is fight for glory and think about themselves. Hector is the leader of the Trojans and is their strongest warrior and he chooses to fight for his family and community…

worldview. My textual analysis reveals a worldview greatly influenced by fate and free will as well as a moral code driven by pride, honor, and glory. Ultimately, my analysis is contingent and enabled by the third-person omniscient prose employed by Homer, which permits the development of a diverse group of characters. The diversity of characters promotes multiple perspectives on any single data-point, in addition, the diverse group of characters…