are given an insight into the characters and their thoughts. Achilles is renowned as a warrior and a strong man and even his raw emotions and thoughts are revealed by Malouf. This allows the reader to establish that Achilles mind‚ “even in its passive state‚ the most active part of him.” The closeness of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is drawn upon by Achilles own reflections on his soulmate. Achilles describes Patroclus as the‚ “other before he could fully become himself‚” and his
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Major Essay Question: In the novel ‘Ransom’‚ Malouf provides us with characters‚ which each in their own way represent aspects of the heroic ideal. Discuss the statement in relation to Achilles and EITHER Somax or Priam. In your response you should consider how Malouf uses Language and other stylistic features to depict the different types of heroes presented. Quotes: Highlighted yellow Questionable quotes: Highlighted green Techniques: Highlighted light blue Questionable Techniques:
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David Malouf explores the emotional and physical struggle a hero must face before attaining glory. Evaluate this statement. In your response discuss how two characters are represented as heroic through their quest. Heroism is a valued concept that has transcended through time and has been the subject of a great deal of literature. David Malouf’s appropriation of Homers epic The Iliad explores this notion of heroism through the characterization of King Priam‚ directly battling the contextual
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‘The true power of Priam’s vision lies in the fact that it challenges the will of the gods and asserts the agency of men.’ Discuss.In David Malouf’s Ransom‚ the fall of Hector‚ “the noblest warrior” in all of Troy‚ causes Priam to become certain of the atrocities soon to befall Troy and its citizens‚ infusing his responsibilities as a king with a sense of guilt which stems from his “weak protection”. However‚ after receiving a vision of him from the goddess Iris‚ with no symbols of “royal dignity”
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Silhouetted against the backdrop of a war-torn Troy‚ David Malouf’s Ransom explores the inner conflict and grief caused by the loss of loved ones. The rage of Achilles‚ so central to the dramatic structure of the Illiad‚ is portrayed by Malouf as an expression of the most deeply instinctive‚ primal emotions‚ unmediated by cultural or social code‚ an innate human response in its most raw “animal” state. The depths of Achilles’ rage‚ his refusal to be consoled after the death of Patroculus is mirrored
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Ransom Qualities of the ‘epic’ hero: Heroes embody the values of their civilisation * Wisdom * Humility * Compassion * Endurance * Honour * Integrity * Bravery Key Quotes: Mortality: “a hero’s death out there in full sunlight under the gaze of gods and men‚ for which the hardened self‚ the hardened body‚ had to be daily exercised and prepared” Hero: “to break free of the obligation of being always the hero…to take on the lighter bond of simply being man” Human condition:
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‘In asking for the return of his son’s body‚ Priam seeks to transcend his role as a king and transform himself into a man‚ thereby acquiring a universal significance as the hero of an epic narrative.’ Discuss. David Malouf’s Ransom‚ a postmodern revisitation of Homer’s literary epic‚ the Iliad explores the monumental transformation of Priam‚ King of Troy‚ from a ‘ceremonial figurehead’‚ a synecdochal representation of the royalty of his era‚ to an unconventional hero who‚ ‘stripped of all glittering
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individual to convince oneself that they are free from the crimes that they had committed. It relies on the redeemer themselves; redemption is achieved once the wrongdoer is satisfied that they have done what they can to repent for their deeds. Ransom by David Malouf is set during the time of the Trojan War‚ in contrast to Atonement‚ directed by Joe Wright‚ which is primarily set out in England during World War II. Both these texts comprise of characters who want to change the “story” of their lives as
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Held to Ransom Alone and seemingly lost‚ I was heading down the street unaware of my destination. There was an elderly lady standing beside me‚ who‚ with immense concern‚ asked me “Where are you going?” I replied “I’m going for a stroll.” The sight of other people roaming the streets comforted me and gave me a sense of security. A colorful‚ vivid‚ neon sign reading “Game Lounge” just across the street took my heed‚ and intrigued me to go inside. As I began walking I fell headlong onto the sidewalk
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How does Ransom explore the concept of loss? Central to David Malouf’s Ransom‚ is the notion of loss‚ to deeply depict the fastidiousness and fragility of life. Achilles‚ in his quest to seek vengeance for the death of his be-loved friend‚ Patroclus‚ becomes distant as he struggles to remain emotionally intact‚ being unable to grasp onto the warrior and the leader he once was. Similarly‚ Priam’s better judgement and role as the King of Troy are clouded by the slaying of his son‚ Hector‚ acting
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