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Essays 151 - 180
In five pages this paper presents a contrast and comparison of the heroes Hector and Achilles as featured in the epic poem 'The Il...
In six pages this character analysis of Hektor in 'The Iliad' by Homer reveals how he is a hero who also happens to be human and h...
In 7 pages this paper considers the peace messages contained within this war stories' collection known as 'The Iliad.' There are ...
In five pages this paper examines the definition of identity in the works of Euripides, Sophocles, Sappho's poetry, the Oresteia, ...
In five pages and 2 parts Homer's 'The Iliad' is examines in terms of Patroklos' leadership abilities with a contrast and comparis...
In three pages life and death as they are thematically represented by the Trojan war and the city of Troy are examined in this ana...
In five pages this essay examines Ulysses' argument to Achilles and his response to it as described in Book IX of 'The Iliad.' Th...
This paper consists of nine pages and considers how violence is perpetuated by the gods in Thebiad by Status, Oedipus Rex by Sopho...
were arranged on three concentic terraces that focused on the royal residence ("New..." 33). Recent excavation has discovered that...
In eight pages this paper analyzes 'The Iliad' in a consideration of the relationships between males and females and humans and go...
rage of Achilles is evident throughout the poem. He sought revenge for his best friends death. The reader can see an outcry agai...
In five page this paper considers Gods and their roles in ancient Greek society and literature in a consideration of a passage fro...
In six pages this paper discusses how the values of the societies of ancient Greece and Rome are reflected in such works of litera...
In five pages this essay examines what is revealed about ancient Greek history in Homer's poetic epics 'The Iliad' and 'The Odysse...
that allows the poem to celebrate or immortalize its national culture (Epic Poetry). The distinguishing characteristics of Homers...
we mortals bear perforce, although we suffer; for they are much stronger than we. But now I will teach you clearly, telling you th...
and also provided insight into the character when she brazenly broke with firmly held tradition. For example, in Homers Iliad and ...
and the Greek forces suffer mightily without their hero. Later in the narrative, his anger propels him into battle. But, just as a...
occurs near the end of the conflict. These two warriors fight over who has the greater claim to a captive woman who is also the d...
as Homer based his story on fiction which would occur in the context of history and mythology. While the tale has been critically ...
spiritual awakening. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EPIC POEM: Epic poems all share similar characteristics which define them as such. Fo...
the conflict in terms of an insult to his personal honor. Homer writes that Achilles responded by telling Agamemnon, "Ah me, cloth...
"Hear me," he cried, "O god of the silver bow, that protectest Chryse and holy Cilla and rulest Tenedos with thy might, hear me oh...
Sophocles "Oedipus the King" Sophocles establishes a setting in which the twists and turns that ultimately led to the vision of ...
of common suffering or accomplishment. Once the student working on this project sees these factors, it becomes obvious throughout ...
the student works on this project, he or she will want to consider the ways in which the story deals with legendary events that ma...
and Achilles argue over who has the "rights" to one of the "spoils of war," which in this case is a person, a girl who has already...
traits he possesses that is less than admirable, one thing is clear. He exhibits loyalty and trustworthiness. He respects the gods...
in the following: "Oh be it ours to come to Theseus famous realm, a land of joy! Never, never let me see Eurotas swirling tide, ha...
being mindful of his station. Agamemnon is the king of the Achaeans, and Nestor has no designs on Agamemnons position. He does w...