The Iliad Comparison Essay
The Iliad written by Homer sets place in ancient Rome where Greek and Trojan warriors fought. This book greatly describes one warrior's anger, Achilles and how his decisions lead to the death of his loved ones and grave consequences brought down by the ancient gods and goddesses.
The film Camelot sets place in medieval times where a king named Arthur in the town Camelot meets his wife. The great King Arthur establishes a law for his people that thrive for centuries. Though this merry story ends with a betrayal from his loved ones that leads Arthur to make harsh decisions.
The Iliad written by Homer and the film Camelot have a circular narrative that contains the order vs. chaos complex played out in both stories.
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chaos narrative is shown when the duel between Menelaus and Paris commences. In this scene, Paris decides to challenge the Achaeans to a single combat which Menelaus steps forward and accepts. Paris a little taken back starts to sulk but Hector quickly scolds him reminding him that they were in this mess in the first place because of him and which then Paris decides to fight. Before the battle begins Hector tells the men that if the best man wins then he is to take Helen and all the riches stolen which means all the men can return home without dying in the war. Hector also establishes the rules saying “ No one must trample on the oath we swear to Zeus, the minds of the younger men are always flighty.” (132). The duel symbolizes order and the decision to have that order in the war is made by Paris that