Rhetorical Analysis On The Iliad

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The above is a section from one of the most inspiring passages of the Iliad in which Apollo opposes the other gods and their decisions about the treatment of Hector's corpse upon his death. Apollo believed that the gods should help return Hector's body to its rightful place which is met by disagreement from many of the other gods including Athena and Hera.

Although this story is nearly 2500 years old, we can easily see that human nature does not change. Homer wrote this passage with the intention of showing us the mercy of the gods and the fact that doing good during your lifetime will only prove useful as you die. I agree with Homer’s idea that doing good deeds for others throughout your lifetime will be appreciated and that doing malware

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