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Conflict In The Iliad Analysis

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What comes into your mind upon hearing the word "conflict"? Is there a certain situation in your past that you recall— or is there this someone that pops into your head because you are in "conflict" with him lately? A conflict is defined as a serious disagreement that is typically or usually a protracted one; it can be held for a long time, maybe even longer than expected. Conflicts may be known as a long-term phenomena, but is there any possible way to put an end to it? I believe so. After all, it 's just a disagreement; these parties at conflict can still meet halfway. Pride. This is something that everyone has, it can also mean self-love. Mostly, this is taken as something that makes you feel superior above all else. It is something or someone that you treasure most that gives you dignity and honor. How would it feel if this was taken away from you? Wouldn 't it cause you pain? Wouldn’t it …show more content…

In the Iliad, there were two women who were given as spoils of the war to two powerful men. Agamemnon acquired a woman named Khryseis, the priest’s daughter, and Briseis was given to …show more content…

The gods who hold Olympos, may they grant you plunder of Priam’s town and a fair wind home, but let me have my daughter back for ransom as you revere Apollo, son of Zeus!” Apparently in these lines, the priest Khryses well-wishes the Akhaian army and asks of his daughter Khryseis to be returned to him. Of course, the proud Agamemnon, orders the man away and disagrees with the priest’s plead: “Give up the girl? I swear she will grow old at home in Argos, far from her own country, working my loom and visiting my bed. Leave me in peace and go, while you can, in

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