Patroclus

even the gods took pity on Hector which demonstrates the severity of Achilles actions as the Greek gods were amoral and rarely showed sympathy towards mankind. This demonstrates the extent of Achilles’ fury and hatred towards Hector for killing Patroclus. Another important aspect of the Iliad is the involvement of gods in comparison to their almost total absence in Troy. In the Iliad, the gods have a massive influence on the course of war. This is because during Homer’s time there was a…

He kills Achilles’s apprentice Patroclus, who is a tough warrior in his own right. Even though Hector does run during his final battle with Achilles, he eventually stops running and fights till his death. He decides this fate earlier in the war and stays to his word, “If Achilles really…

Achilles was mad at Hector for what he had done to his friend, he felt as if it was his fault that Hector had killed Patroclus. And after he killed him, he was so full of hate that he mutilated his body. When Beowulf Defeated Grendel it was because he had heard of the terror an it was like he wanted to become even more well known than he already was. Once Beowulf had killed…

In Greek society, heroes live their lives conforming to honor and pride in all their varied forms. Honor triggers an epic war, in The Iliad, it takes the life of many men and shapes their character. The fall of Troy is “a thing…whose glory shall perish never” (Homer, Iliad 2.324). Honor guides every action and response, for example honor of the family, community, and individual shapes the poem as a whole. Honor defines the hero, which sets up the foundation of everything that happens in The…

What forces shaped the Greeks ' attitudes to competitiveness? Social performance played a crucial role in the life of any Ancient Greek and the result of this constant performance was that the agôn became essential to the social dynamics of Ancient Greece. Agôn had a variety of meanings throughout Greek history, at first the term was used to define a space in which people compete however later on it was used to denote any kind of competition whether it be in an athletic contest or a…

theme of hospitality in various instances. For instance, Achilles portrays the aspect of hospitality by letting Priam give his son Hector some peace and a good Trojan funeral. Further, the Trojans show hospitality by allowing the Greeks to bury Patroclus and mourn his death for twelve years. Nevertheless, some characters in the narrative disobey this important custom. For example, Paris’ actions of stealing Helen from Menelaus and taking her to troy shows that he failed to follow the law of the…

The Alchemist is about a shepherd named Santiago from a town in Spain, who has a recurring dream about a treasure buried next to the pyramids of Egypt. He meets a man who claims to be the King of Salem, telling Santiago that his Personal Journey is to search for his treasure. The king gives Santiago two stones called Urim and Thummim, which will help him in his times of need. On his journey, he meets an Englishman who introduces him to alchemy. They stop in Al-Fayoum to avoid any interaction…

Priam brought up Peleus, Achilles’ own father, in the conversation they had. He considered Peleus lucky in a way because he still had his son while he himself didn’t. Priam came at a time when Achilles was in grief, having lost his great friend Patroclus in battle. Priam and Achilles shared the feeling a grief, making him more susceptible to Priam’s wishes. Another difference between Agamemnon and Priam that played an important role is that Priam just wanted to recollect his son’s body; he had…

Cassidy Droney Mrs. Mathews Myth and Legends 19 October 2016 The Iliad Honor and glory is an important part of all Myth and Legend characters. They are so valued that honor and glory triggered the reason for this great war between Hector and Achilles; taking many great lives. Homer 's The Iliad primarily focuses on the theme of honor, which is exhibited by both the Trojans and the Achaeans. Honor and glory define a hero, and therefore are the foundations for everything that happens in The…

age. Beowulf’s and the dragon’s death resulted from this. In a similar fashion, Achilles was a hero in the city of Greece. His most notable exploit was the slaying of the Trojan warrior, Hector. Also, he was known as a wise mentor for his cousin Patroclus. He slayed Hector in revenge for Hector killing his cousin. Finally, Achilles fought until his death for the sake of his men. As a result, Greece lost their most notable hero and lost the Trojan War. All in all, the two heroes risked a lot for…