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Essays 271 - 300
Achilles grief offends the gods. Hera argues that since Achilles is the son of the a goddess, he deserves more honor than Hector,...
a whole. According to Hector, Paris has brought ruin on his people and has allowed his lust for women to drive him to insane actio...
Greek society was that imposed upon them by either their fathers or purchasers. They would never aspire to privilege or influence...
are not primarily about war. The love element is significantly greater. In exploring Virgils Aeneid, it is perhaps the metamorpho...
In seven pages the classical Greek definition of hero as revealed in the epic poems of Homer is discussed....
In a paper consisting of 6 pages war and domesticity are examined within the context of these Homerian ethics particularly as they...
The fates of death or destruction could be explored in a dramatic structure, and how the protagonist elected to face his destiny, ...
In seven pages these works by Stephen Crane and Homer are examined within the context of the tragic hero and his combat motives. ...
In five pages fate as it affects Antigone, Hector, and Achilles is examined. There are no other sources listed....
much. In a sense, he is the quintessential manly man. Odysseus in a way is a caricature. While there are a lot of traits he posses...
In five pages this paper contrasts and compares how the heroic code is represented in these two works. There are no other sources...
be regarded as a historical document. There is very little certain about the poem itself or its author, who was supposedly a blin...
so "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are rare glimpses into the feminine status in what was essentially a strict Greek patriarchy. Wh...
is somber (tragic). "...In great works of art all levels in which interpretation can be pursued fruitfully probably remain in som...
Aspects of Homer's epic poem are analyzed in this paper that contains five pages. There are no other sources listed in the biblio...
how all true tragic heroes apply the same principle: by purging his sins in exchange for forgiveness from nature and the gods. He...
heroic ideal of the young and noble combatant who appears to be destined to die at an early age on the battlefield. Achilleus is ...
These two classic epics are contrasted and compared regarding the perspectives on death and immortality in the afterlife contained...
In six pages this paper considers classical and contemporary examples of war literature. There are 3 sources cited in the bibliog...
In this paper containing four pages Achilles and Hektor are compared and it is determined that while Hektor's tragedy is synonymou...
bow rang death as he shot his arrow in the midst of them. First he smote their mules and their hounds, but presently he aimed his ...
In five pages the importance and symbolism of the shield of Achilles is considered in this examination of Homer's epic....
In five pages this paper examines how the epic represents Achilles' shield in a consideration of what its importance symbolizes....
In five pages Homer's poetic epic is examined in a consideration of the significance of the armor worn by Achilles and the effects...
In five pages this paper compares the heroes Hector and Achilles as presented in Homer's epic in an evaluation of whose heroism wa...
In five pages the epic's final chapter is analyzed with the banquet scene and its significance thoroughly considered....
In five pages these epic war tales are examined in a heroic contrast and comparison of Roland and Achilles. Three sources are cit...
In seven pages with a Roman numeral outline of one page also included this paper analyzes how symbolism is used to thematically po...
second is the code of Honor that prevails for both sides. The issues of courage, the sanctity of marriage and friendship and the h...
on Mount Olympus, where the gods lived. As the Iliad opens, the Trojan War has actually been going on for nine years, but the figh...