Greece was an amazing civilization with various cultivating works of art philosophy, and architecture. The classical ideal is chiefly the idea of perfection. Which was found in all aspects of arts in ancient Athens. The males would be evaluated by the Greek ideal of perfection. Once the males were fitted in the perfect description they were honored and fairly worshipped. For the Greeks the perfect ideal was for a man to have a gorgeous, slender, muscular and fit body. The ideal perfection for them was very significant, in a way that our society is today; our outlook slightly resembles the Greeks. Where to this day we manipulate many of Athenian work of art, architecture, and philosophy. They achieved a standard of distinction in their work …show more content…
The Parthenon was completed in 432 BC in Athens and it had two main purposes. One the temple was dedicated to goddess Athena which was constructed by the sculptor Phidias. It was a concrete sign of power to impress; it was designed to impress visitors. The monument was built after defeating the Persians. It is made completely of white marble and surrounded by large standing columns. The Parthenon has many optical illusions that enhance the structure making the audience mesmerized. The parts are overall proportioned and balanced; it represents the “epitome of classical architecture” (page 196). Even the ground plan of the structure is laid out in similar proportions. The Parthenon has eight columns at the end and seventeen on the sides. On the top of the columns of the temple, were brightly colored pediments. The Parthenon is well known for its architectural perfection and for the sculptural decoration that was cautiously incorporated into the structure. These decorations showed real events for instance like the Pan Athenian festival. The Parthenon was a pride for the …show more content…
On the other hand, Hector is an ordinary man. Achilles is sort of portrayed as less mannered and very selfish. He only seems to only be caring about his own pride and selfish purposes. Achilles is very impulsive. He chose to grouch and grumble when, his wife Brisies gets taken away from him by Agamemnon. Therefore, because of this Achilles withdraws from the war. He wished that his people would suffer during the war without his help. On the contrary side Hector is seems more composed and quiet and the love he has for his people and family. Achilles was raised to be a great warrior. Achilles fought for death while Hector fought for peace. Achilles fought for Greece to own Troy and add it to the Greek
The philosophical ideas of Plato that relate to the Parthenon include whether the structure is an element of the Visible World or the Intelligible World. In my opinion, Plato would view the Parthenon as an object in the Visible World. The Parthenon is a one of a kind monument that is tangible and exists in our real world. The Parthenon is an architectural project and deals with forms of science and mathematics. Plato's view of science and mathematics are categorized as forms in the Intelligible World, which are intangible. Through analysis of illusory tactics, the Tripartite Soul, the simile of the line, and the artistic qualities of architecture, Plato's, as well as my view of the Parthenon will become evident.
The Ancient Greeks for many years in history have been critically acclaimed as a culture that emphasizes significantly on executing and maintaining perfection within its society. It is a culture popularly known for its significant advancements in areas such as; art, architecture, math, and philosophy. This constant need to improve seemed to be a trait that heavily lied within the Ancient Greeks and this is shown through their embodiment of perfectionism. All throughout history, the Greeks have been praised and looked upon greatly due to their significant lifestyle and historical achievement. Through extensive research of the Greeks, including the analyzation of their art, architecture, math and philosophy, I will be able to depict the true
For example, Hector does not like to fight in battle, the only reason why he fights is because he is the only way Troy could ever win the war. However, Achilles loves the war. He even chose being a warrior over having a long life, something that Hector probably would not do. Achilles is drawn to war because of his anger. As I have previously stated, Hector is only fighting in the war because he has to fight for the city of Troy. Achilles on the other hand, does not have to fight for his city. This is because the Greeks are not being attacked. Also, Hector is human. Although his father is a wealthy king, he does not have any god- like powers. Achilles however, is a demi-god he is an exceptional warrior and great runner because of this. Also, because he is a demi-god he is only venerable in his heel. While Hector, being a human, is venerable everywhere. Lastly, Hector is not dictated by rage like Achilles. Even before their battle Hector showed respect towards Achilles. Hector did so by saying “With all the gods as witnesses, I swear: if Zeus gives me the victory over you, I will not dishonor your corps, only strip the armor and give the body back to the Greeks. Promise you’ll do the same.” (22. 281-285). Hector is the perfect foil for Achilles, everything Hector stands for and everything he is, is the polar opposite of
Throughout the text, major characters seem to be at constant battle with their different emotions. This inner conflict is mirrored by the everyday conflicts between the gods. Just as Zeus and Hera are constantly at odds with one another, so are the different sides of Achilles: his cultural responsibility, pride, honor, and revenge. No one is completely at peace with his or her conflicting emotions in The Iliad – and therefore, neither are the gods, who represent these emotions. Hector is a prime example of a human who finds himself torn between two forces: his love for his growing family, and his duty as a prince of Troy. He admits to Andromache that he worries about his own mortality, but emphasizes that “I would die of shame to face the men of Troy…if I would shrink from battle now, a coward.” (Homer 6: 523, 525). Hector’s deeply ingrained sense of honor and loyalty to home is clearly established in the beginning of the text. Therefore, when Zeus later grants Hector “power to kill and kill till you cut your way to the benched ships” (Homer 11: 241-242), it is not too much of a stretch to attribute Hector’s dodged perseverance to his upbringing and rigid sense of duty, rather than to the
The ancient Greek civilization has left a rich cultural footprint on modern Western civilization. Especially during the ancient Classical and Hellenistic eras of Greece, ancient Greeks have left behind a plethora of ideas and concepts that have played a crucial role in forming the foundations to Western civilization. Although the Classical era was a time of war and conflict, it was the Golden Age of Greece that was the home to many achievements in art, philosophy, architecture, politics, and literature such as the birth of democracy. The Hellenistic era was a period of social and economic prosperity that was defined by the spread of Greek culture across the entire eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. During this era, countless of advancements
First, we can discuss the men themselves. Hector was a mortal. He was the son of a King and a queen. Hector had a family of his own which was his life. In addition to his family Hector loved the people of Troy and he had their best interest. Achilles on the other hand was “strong, swift, and godlike” (233). Achilles’ mother was the daughter of a god. Thetis was a sea goddess who did everything she could to protect her son, Achilles, and make him immortal. Also, Achilles was an only child. Since Achilles was an only child, it is clearly displayed how his mother baby’s her little boy. She turns to the God’s to assist him, she is always there to comfort him, and she has a new suit of armor built for him to go back to war and slay Hector. Second, they were different for the reasons why they fought. Achilles fought for military glory, recognition, and to become a legend. His mother says, “Now you are destine for both an early death and misery beyond compare” (240). Achilles chose a short life with a lot of glory over a long life with no glory. Achilles wanted to be a legend and a well respected warrior. Hector had a humanistic approach. He fought to protect his people and bring peace to his land. Achilles fought and lived for war, while Hector was really a family man. Achilles ran off of rage and passion, which is shown after the death of his friend Patroclus. “Over the sea and the dunes, he would hitch Horses to
Although Achilles and Hector are both leaders of men, Hector leads with a mature sense that gives his men reason to respect him. In turn, Hector respects his men which gives fulfillment to both parties. Hector is not a man to sit around and mull over strategies and ideas - Hector is a man of action. His men are inspired to fight because they see their captain fighting as well. Hector fights for belief and respect while Achilles fights out of rage and rashness. Achilles is not respected by his men, rather he is feared. Nobody wants to receive the blunt of the attack when Achilles randomly flies into a rage, therefore his men are terrified of him and allow him to do as he pleases.
One of the most obvious reasons that these two men were different was that one was fighting for the Troy, the other for Greece. Hector, the Trojan, not only had different reasons for fighting with Achilles; he was also very different in his personalit...
Achilles and Hector are similar in the sense of war and combat ability but not through their personalities. For instance, the way that they are looked at by their peers is very alike. In Homer’s eyes, they are both world-class warriors, heroes, and born leaders. The Trojan soldiers look up to Hector as do the Achaeans to Achilles. Also, Homer describes both Achilles and Hector as “god-like”. This suggests that their standards in the field of battle are very much the same and that they are superior to the other soldiers. Furthermore, Homer shows us that they both possess great pride. In Achilles’ case, Agamemnon dishonors him in the beginning of The Iliad: “But I, I will be there in person at your tents / to take Briseis in all her beauty, your own prize” (1.217- 8). Agamemnon angers Achilles by taking his prize Briseis so he refuses to participate in the Trojan War for a while. This sends a message to Agamemnon, stating that he doesn’t rule Achilles and Achilles will not stand for any disrespectful comments. Moreover, Hector refuses to back down from fighti...
Hector and Achilles, two outstanding warriors on opposing sides in a conflict, show that there is more to people than what meets the eye. Although they are seen as ultimately heroic and powerful, their weaknesses and inner conflicts are unmistakable. Their differences are larger and more significant than their similarities, and to think of them as interchangeable warriors diminishes their significance. Achilles is portrayed as a fierce fighter who is harsh on the battlefield, but cares about the ones he loves very deeply, whereas Achilles is shown as a strong fighter with a more sensitive heart and compassion for all people.
Hector is more righteous in his cause than Achilles and therefore more heroic in his acts. Hector is fighting to save his home, Troy. Achilles is fighting for a foreign army. He is virtually mercenary. Hector is fighting to defend his home. He did not initiate the war. . Hector is more righteous because he has nothing to personally gain from the war. He is defending all of the helpless people that are
According the Iliad by Homer, Hector and Achilles are the main characters that have many different, but also they have some similarity.They both have the different in personalities and life. Also, they have the different about leadership and relationship with their family. Both are the two strong warriors and heroes. Achilles is in Greek side, Hector is in the Trojans side , and they both want to win the battle . Both characteristics believed that their fate is to die on the battle as the warrior, but approach war differently. However, they all have the advantage and disadvantage. Also, They have the different reasons to fight the battle that hector fight for his homeland and his family's honor and Achilles fight for Helen , also because he is the best warrior that he want people to respected him.
In the poem, Iliad, Achilles and Hector both show relative heroism in their own different ways. Achilles may have been the more popular hero, but Hector had great heroism as well. Each of these characters possess their own different strengths and weaknesses. These two characters both have pride as being one of their main weaknesses. Hector seems as if he would suit best in the modern world, but there are a few different reasons as to why the ancients may have chose Achilles. Hector and Achilles both lost a lot by letting their pride get in the way of their heroism. Both of these characters were their country’s best warrior. Achilles and Hector have very different personalities, and very different ways of approaching situations.
Hector and Achilles were both outstanding leaders at different times, and for different reasons. As a military leader Achilles had many more kills than Hector, but he was adamant. When comparing combat skills Hector is inferior to Achilles ability, but he is a far better commander. When comparing each warrior’s strengths and weaknesses it can be proven that Hector is the greater. Achilles always seemed to need help to win his battles in life, whether it was aid from a god, his immortality, or his indestructible armor. In the end of the epic when Hector was killed by Achilles, he was still assisted in doing so with the help of Athena. Unlike Hector, who had no aid from the gods and tried his hardest in every predicament he ran into. Hector is a loving husband, father, son and brother; and he is an even stronger warrior and leader because of these things. Although Achilles is a commendable fighter, he is an undependable leader who has a temper when he does not get what he wants. His skill in battle sometimes helps boost the hope of his fellow Greeks, but when he was growing up he was pampered and spoiled. As Hector grew up his siblings were captured by Achilles, sold as slaves, and shipped overseas to Samos, Imbros, and Lemnos. When Hector was later murdered by Achilles, it became all the more difficu...
In Homer’s The Iliad he tells of the battles and events during the time of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles. This was just a small portion of the Trojan War that had lasted ten years. The Iliad shares the ideas of the glory of war, military values over family life, and the impermanence of human life and its creation. One thing that Homer does is characterize the two different warriors Achilles and Hector. These two great warriors both show different kinds of traits that shape the character they become throughout the The Iliad. Achilles is the main hero in The Iliad, but Homer subliminally tries to persuade the reader that Hector is the true hero in this story.