the iliad are when Helen is stolen by the trojan prince paris; when Achilles’ friend Patroclus is killed by Hector; and when Achilles kills hector to avenge Patroclus´ death. The first major event is when Helen is stolen by Paris of Troy. Homer stated ¨ Trojan prince paris whose abduction of Helen caused the war‚ challenges an Achaean
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Greta Davis Dr. Novak Great Books Section 3 24 September 2012 What Makes a Hero The battlefield is the only home a warrior hero knows‚ his shield and spear the only instruments for achieving all aims. A hero is driven through suffering to earn the honor and glory of immortal status within a community from which he is inevitably detached. At the beginning of Homer’s The Iliad‚ Achilles embodies the “ideal” hero in his past accomplishments and renowned fame as the greatest of all Achaeans. What
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god-like qualities. To show this Homer deliberately and repeatedly adds adjectives that praise the two heroes before their names. Achilles is portrayed as swift and godlike‚ he portrays Hector as bright‚ dazzling‚ and dignified. Homer uses phrases like‚ "...man-killing Hector..."(149;Book 6)‚ and "Resplendent Hector..."(146;Book 6). While to describe Achilles using phrases like‚ "...swift of foot..."(182; Book 1). Using these praises continues to portray the heroes as godlike and honorable for the
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The Iliad. That character is Hector. He was arguably the most monumental soldier that fought for the Trojans. Even though Achilles eventually becomes Hector’s demise‚ while Achilles is away‚ Hector holds his own and really inflicts some damage on the Archean army. However‚ that does not go without saying that Hector had a few character flaws throughout the Trojan War‚ particularly toward the end of The Iliad‚ when Achilles returns to battle for the Archean army. Hector loses some of his bravery that
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only one of them has let their pride lead them into the arms of death throughout history. In the epic poem “The Iliad” by Homer‚ two heroes‚ Hector and Achilles‚ battle their fates for immortality. This struggle brings out the innermost desires and faults of each warrior‚ revealing Achilles as a more admirable character. As the supreme protector of Troy‚ Hector dismisses his obligations and is eclipsed by his personal desire for glory. This ultimately leads to his demise and the destruction of his
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ACHILLEUS Intro: [Who is he?.... is a Greek hero of the Trojan War‚ the central character and the greatest warrior of Homer’s The Iliad. Achilles was the son of the nymph Thetis and Peleus‚ the king of the Myrmidons.] Considered as the hero of the epic. [He possesses the characteristics of an epic hero‚ namely kleos‚time`‚menis‚ menos‚ and tisis. - When Agamemnon takes away his girl‚ Brisies‚ as a replacement for Crisises‚ burning with rage Achilles prays to Thetis‚ his Goddess mother
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VI a. What misfortune did Andromache suffer from Achilles? * Andromache ’s father and brothers were killed by Achilleswhen he captured Thebe during the Trojan War b. Why is Andromache called “Hector’s precious wife? * She is precious to Hector because he loves her. She is the mother of his son who is still just a baby. She is not like the other women who are hiding in their houses or praying at the temple. c. Mention three things that would make a woman precious * The love of the
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integral part of ancient Greek culture can be shown through a comparison of the young Trojan princes‚ Hector and Paris. Paris‚ who is essentially blamed for the instigation of the Trojan- Greek war‚ fails to appear on the battlefield to defend his home. Paris has chosen instead to stay at home with his bride Helen‚ for whom the Trojan armies fight. However‚ as Helen describes to Paris’ brother‚ Hector‚ “I wish I had been the wife of a better man‚ someone alive to outrage‚ with withering scorn of men”
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Again one can see that his anger was the root cause of why he did not enter into battle. After finding out that Achilles’ friend‚ Patroclus‚ was killed in battle his rage again then took over and he entered the battle. Fenno (2008) quoted that “Hector will not cease from fighting until such time as Achilles rouses himself on the day when battle rages around a slain Patroclus” (para.7). This shows the rage that Achilles brought up inside of him due to his fallen friend. Lombardo (2009) also stated
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Hector and Achilles both view the ethical code in contrasting ways. Hector believes and upholds the importance of honor‚ while Achilles doubts its relevance in life. The two warriors’ different motivation changed how they fought. Hector’s motivation for obtaining honor‚ his friends and family‚ show the duty he has to defend Troy. Duty‚ according to Homer‚ gives Hector purpose to life. Priam’s son has a stronger mind-set than Achilles when it comes to insecurities. While Hector acknowledges
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