The Iliad
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- Ancient Greek CultureI omited the intoduction and conclusion.
- The Power of Achilles in the IliadThis paper will examine the character of Achilles throughout The Iliad, and claim that he is ultimately the most powerful character in the tale.
- The Three Stages of Achilles' Wrath in "The Iliad"This essay analyzes the different stages of Achilles' wrath throughout the course of "The Iliad," as well as the major causes of this initial wrath and its changes during the story.
- The Iliad as an Historical SourceThe date of Homer's composition of The Iliad, around 500 BC, leads to conflict in the accuracy of his account of a war that occurred around 1250 BC, yet his work can serve as a primary document for the period of composition.
- The Role of Greek Women in Literature - Plato's Meno, Sophocles' Theban Plays and Homer's the IliadThis paper examines the Role of Greek Women in Literature using three profound works: Plato's Meno, Sophocles' Theban Plays, and Homer's The Iliad.
- An Interpretation of Book 17 of Homer's 'The Illiad'Within the plot of 'The Iliad', book 17 stands apart as a turning point in the great war, where warriors display very human emotions upon the death of a much-loved warrior, Patroclus.
The Iliad: Honor Through Victory and VengeanceA brief examination of the ancient Greek concept of honor as it is displayed in the Iliad. If you have never read the Iliad, read it! This is just a small glimpse of the culture of ancient Greeks.- Shields of Achilles and Aeneas: Homer's The Iliad VS. Virgil's The AeneidIn Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid," the epic heroes Achilles and Aeneas are each gifted with a mighty sword.
- The Iliad Comparison with Beowulf and AgamemnonAn essay comparing The Iliad with the play Agamemnon, as well as the book Beowulf.
The IliadIf you've never read The Iliad by Homer and always wanted to know more about it, this is a great find for you! This paper researches The Iliad through The Remnant Trust's version by Alexander Pope in 1715.- Differences Between Achilles, Odysseus, and Hector in The Iliad and The OdysseyThis paper examines some of the important differences between the three characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey. It discusses their relationships with their families and loved ones, the way that they lead their armies, as well as their view of the gods.
- Timé And Areté In the IliadIn the Iliad, the characters Odysseus and Akhilleos have very different understandings of the Greek words timé and areté, thanks to personal and cultural feelings about them.
- Is a Hero Truly a Model for the Ages, If His Cause is Unjust or Immoral?Arguing the moral positions of "The Illiad's" hereos.
- 'The Pacific' Part 10 'Home'In 'The Pacific' Part 10 'Home', those who have survived the war head back to their pre-war lives. For some it is as if the war had just been an inconvenient, albeit very dangerous, interruption. For others, the transition is much harder.
- AchillesThe life of Achilles
100-Year-Old SaltDecades rush past like roils in swift water. In humankind is there a beginning, middle, and end? Perhaps there is only a continuum.- Comparing and Contrasting Achilles and Aeneas and the Symbol of ManTwo males from ancient history, Achilles and Aeneas, and their importance in forming the cultural ideal of man.
- Book Review: Ilium, by Dan SimmonsA sci fi tale of the distant future replete with resurrected Greek gods and heroes, AI robots, an epic intergalactic war and more. One part horror and two parts adventure (with a sex scene featuring Helen of Troy), this book is a rip-roaring good read.