But if you go to Troy, you will never come back... for your glory walks hand-in-hand with your doom. And I shall never see you again” (Troy). Said by Thetis, Achilles mother. Even though Achilles was warned by his mother that is he went to Troy he will be remembered, but he will die, he still held his own. There was no price too high to pay for fame,
The book starts with the 1st Marine Division deploying for the amphibious assault on Peleliu, a largely forgotten but very contested island battle. Sledge then goes on to describe the physical and mental hardships of combat and discusses many “combat stories" and other key events as the marines capture Peleliu. After a month, the marines are victorious and return to their base on Pavuvu for several months of rest. There Sledge talks about how the rest is something he could get used to and something that could be an eternity for him. Sledge and the 1st Marine Division, with other marine and army divisions, then deploy for the amphibious assault on Okinawa, the destruction battle that would soon be closing out the pacific campaign.
Epic Heroes: Gilgamesh and Achilles Achilles, from the ancient Greek epic of the Iliad, and Gilgamesh from the ancient Sumerian epic has many similarities as powerful god-like heroes. Achilles was seen as arrogant, and Gilgamesh was viewed as ruthless. However, Both Gilgamesh and Achilles hold on to this grief and rage for their loved ones and in both epics we see this factor blind both men as they hold on to death and loss. In Homer’s Illiad Achilles is grief stricken by the death of his extremely close friend, Patroclus.
Ruled by the patriarchy in Greek society, women were left behind to attend to household needs while the men left home to fight or hunt. Outside of this societal rule were the Amazons, a race of women that were shaped to be the strongest and bravest warriors. During the Trojan war, the Trojans ask for the Amazons to aid them in battle and fight against the Greeks. Among these warrior women is Penthesileia, the female counterpart for the Greek hero Achilles in The Iliad. Despite the tragic death of both Achilles and Penthesileia, they both exemplify what it means to be a Greek hero.
Response Paper 2 In Achilles speech in book 9 he says he will not help the Achaeans in the fight against Troy. Up until this point, Achilles main reason for not fighting has been that he was mad at Agamemnon for taking away Brises. Although this is still the case, Achilles’ speech in lines 397-413 suggest that he has other reasons for not fighting as well. Achilles has known forever that he is destined to die young, in a glorious battle, and he has good reason to believe that if he fights in this war it will kill him. Achilles is known by now to be very emotional, and, for a demi-god, he has an overwhelming sense of humanity.
There are many contributing factors to support the reason that Odysseus is more of an admirable hero than Achilles. During the Ancient Greek time period, heroism was greatly valued, and heroic characters in epic poems were courageous warriors who showed expertise in their ability to fight in battle. Both of these individuals, Achilles and Odysseus are heros in themselves, but Odysseus is known for being a more credible hero due to his actions. In the Odyssey three major events occur: Odysseus defeats the cyclops, escapes Calypso’s island, and visits the underworld. Odysseus is more of an admirable hero than Achilles due to his extreme leadership skills and his talents he portrays in difficult situations.
Achilles and Odysseus, both the main characters of the Homeric epics, share many similarities and differences. These resemblances and variations between the two are very pronounced, and should be recognized. Odysseus and Achilles are widely similar. First, these two heroes are both unquestionably loyal. Odysseus carefully considers all of the factors that could affect his men and their survival.
In Homer's works, The Odyssey and The Iliad, we are introduced to two men, Odysseus and Achilles. As you read these classics you learn about their personalities that display certain characteristics such as courage, concern for others, faithfulness, and wisdom. In the battlefield, Achilles fights with great valor and strength. However, on further inspection Odysseus proves throughout his trials to posses the qualities of the better man.
One question many people have asked themselves throughout time is, “Where is my greatest weakness located?” Achilles, The Hero Of Troy, was a magnificent warrior who was invincible except for his weakness, his heel. No matter how strong and heroic you are, you have to be careful and watch out for your weaknesses, because they can lead to your greatest downfall. Achilles was born to a mortal king named Peleus, and a sea nymph named Thetis. Thetis the Nymph originally caught in eyes of Zeus and Poseidon, until the brothers had learned of a prophecy.
Why They “Hail, Caesar!” The world knows him, whether through the school book facts or through the Hollywood legends; Gaius Julius Caesar is a famous man in history. Likewise, the writers of this History.com article would certainly not be unknowlegable to the renowned ruler of ancient Rome. The authors of the brief biography, “Julius Caesar”, make the claim that Caesar was a mighty military leader.
Achilles and Hector in The Iliad and Medea and Jason Medea all have characteristics that eventually led to their downfall. Achilles is a furious man, and it leads him to do unspeakable things. Hector is very prideful, and it clouds his judgement. In Medea, Medea is revengeful, and all she thinks about his getting revenge. Jason is insensitive, and it cost him his family.
Prophets and prophecies abound in Western literature. From the ancient texts designed for people of all walks of life— such as Homer’s Odyssey and Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, to more modern works targeted to specific audiences— such as the Harry Potter and Gregor the Underlander series, authors have employed the literary device of prophecies to entice the reader to stay with the story. Instead of telling the reader outright what is going to happen, or how a situation will play out, the author offers a prophecy of some kind to the reader. Such prophecies are generally ambiguous, and often the reader is left confused as to what is actually going to happen. By using this technique, the author piques the interest of the reader yet allows for the
In Iliad, Achilles was given a choice between living a long but unremarkable life or choosing to fight in the Trojan War, which would lead to either death or eternal glory. He risks his life to gain "kleos aphthiton," which means "imperishable glory" and will secure his position in history. Achilles understood that the "great risk" that he was faced with would not only involve physical danger, but also the possibility of living an ordinary life without any
However, if he fights at Troy, he will be remembered for generations, but he will die. Both of these versions of the story show that Achilles wants to be remembered for glory no matter
In Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v Whatcott [2013] the Supreme Court looks at a case of potential hate speech and defines what constitutes as hate speech. I agree with the court finding the pamphlets a form of hate speech and plan to argue that they should not be protected. To begin this essay, I will consider the facts of the case and discuss the outcome. Second, I will look at the case of R v Butler and analyze how they are similar in nature. Next, I will argue that the court made the right choice in deciding the pamphlets constitute as hate speech, and should not be protected under section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
