us to the universal. Hecuba, the story of the reigning queen of Troy, turned into a grief-stricken and vengeful slave, just might fall into the realm of the universal because it is a re... ... middle of paper ... ...s scheme of morality allows. We are horrified, maybe even disgusted, with Hecuba blinding a man and killing his sons in order to avenge her own son, however, we still understand why she did it. Her grief overpowered her, driving her mad in the process. Hecuba sought to restore order
Women, A Film by Michael Cacoyannis. I am exploring some aspects of the film of Euripides’ The Trojan Women, directed by Michael Caccayannis, based on the poetic translation by Edith Hamilton and starring Katherine Hepburn as the tragic hero Hecuba, queen of Troy. I would like to explore an essentially Jungian theory of what loss means, and whether there can be so much suffering, that it overwhelms the personality. In Jung’s view, which is essentially the view held by most spiritual disciplines
In Homer’s epic, the Iliad, the legendary, has no two characters that are so similar yet so different as Greek warrior, Achilles, and the Prince of Troy, Hector. Achilles is the strongest fighter in the Greek side, and Hector is the strongest Trojan. They are both put into the mold of a hero that their respective societies have put them into; however; it is evident that they are both extremely complex characters with different roles within their society and with their families, and with the gods
the opinions of the writers. In Hecuba, it is significant that most of the central characters are women, who Euripides’ depicts as powerful. Through the comparison of Euripides’ depiction of women and men, he portrays his sympathy for women and therefore his radical views. During the time period in which Hecuba was written, women were not given many rights or seen with much power. This is evident through Euripides’ description of women from other characters
At the time of the Trojan War, countries, as we know them today, did not exist. Instead, there were city-states. People lived in their homes and carried on their lives clustered behind the protective walls of their city. Powerful kings ruled the people. On the Greek mainland, King Agamemnon ruled over the city state of Mycenae and his brother, Menelaus, ruled over Sparta. On the mainland of present day Turkey, King Priam ruled over the magnificent city-state of Troy, its protective walls built
Hector as the Ideal Homeric Man of Homer's Iliad Homer's Iliad enthralls readers with its’ valiant heroes who fight for the glory of Greece. The Iliad, however, is not just a story of war; it is also a story of individuals. Through the characters' words and actions, Homer paints portraits of petulant Achilles and vain Agamemnon, doomed Paris and Helen, loyal Patroclus, tragic Priam, versatile Odysseus, and the whole cast of Gods. Ironically, the most complete character in the epic is Hector
The brutal killing of Priam, king of Troy, is both at the beginning of the story of the Aeneid and an end to the story of the Trojan war contained in the Iliad. In war, some of the most damaging things that can be accomplished are the demoralizing of the other soldiers and the desecration of their gods. The Trojans held their gods in great esteem and are portrayed as a very reverent people. This can be seen by Aeneas refusal to touch the statues of his household gods until he can clean himself of
to be a perfect city built by the Gods. After it was taken over by humans, it was a proud and happy city that was full of freedom. The women in Troy were especially free, given most of the same freedoms as men were given. King Priam and Queen Hecuba ruled together and made mutual decisions. Other women in the city were given important positions as well. This is what made Troy a special city, unique from the other cities at the time. As the tension between Troy and Greece heightened, Troy did
Terrence Alexander Coach Jubenville English IV May 1, 2014 Character Pride in the Iliad In the barbaric world of the Iliad, pride is what makes the characters of the book motivated and yet deceived. In the Iliad, a majority of all the male characters are driven and inspired in various way by concern of their popularity and image. This pride is often displayed as the biggest flaw of the characters. Agamemnon’s pride makes him a power greedy king. Hector’s pride makes him an honorable man. Achilles’
The relationships between parents and their sons in the Iliad are not relationships we expect to see in today’s society. The Iliad portrays the relationships between fathers and sons as something more than just physical and emotional. It is based on pride and respect for one another. The expectations of their son are more so to pass on their fathers reputable name and to follow in their father’s footsteps of being noble warriors. These relationships are the driving forces in the Iliad, making each
Hecuba was the Queen of Troy before the Greeks attacked her kingdom. Her and her family, were living peacefully, but then they were diminished. Her husband died, along with most of her children. Her son, Polydorous was sent to an island far away from Troy to be with a trusted friend. He was brought there to be kept safe until he was able to build Troy back up. Hecuba and her daughter were both slaves for the Greeks. Hecuba had lost all her trust and dignity when she lost Troy and her children. She
Comparison of Hector vs. Achilles Since the beginning of time there have always been great heroes in many different societies throughout the world. Heroes have many great qualities and characteristics about them that make the hero unique. Heroes stand out in society though there actions, abilities, and intellectual superiority. In literature, many characters possess these great skills. Many characters in stories want glory, fame, and ultimately to be remembered. These characters are attention grabbers
"So please go home and tend to your own tasks, / the distaff and the loom, and keep the women / working hard as well" (6.585-587). From this we see Hector's view of women, which is a theme that is echoed throughout the rest of the Iliad. Women are mentioned relatively few times in the Iliad in comparison with the books devoted solely to the men. Nevertheless, there is clear evidence that the role of women in this society was that of a servile follower. The first example of women being treated
The rage of Grecian hero Achilles stands at the forefront of the Homeric epic “Iliad.” During the tenth year of the Trojan War, Achilles must weigh his value of honor with his value of survival at four points throughout the epic; first when Agamemnon takes away Bryseis, second when Agamemnon tempts him into battle with gifts, third when Patroclus dies, and finally when King Priam attempts to ransom for Hector’s body back. The Iliad begins after Achilles has fought on behalf of the Greeks for ten
One might wonder what comprises a hero. Courage, passion, confidence, selflessness, and humility are a few characteristics of a hero. According to dictionary.com a hero is a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal ("Hero-Dictionary.com"). Beowulf, Achilles, Hector, and Hamlet are great tragic heroes in literature. Sometimes a hero must travel when called to action. In the story of Beowulf, he went from his home
The ancient Greek civilization, including those from current Greece and surrounding areas, had a singular perception of what an “ideal” man was and what characteristics this man should have to be considered one. The ancient Greeks venerated those with more intellectual and noble attributes, with qualities such as bravery, responsibility, and esteem. Homer’s the Iliad encompasses these traits and portrays them through various characters, scenarios, and comments made in the epic. Based on these ideals
The Iliad, translated by Robert Fitzgerald, is an epic about the Trojan war which displays the complicated relationships between the Greeks and the Trojans in their final year of battle. Akhilleus has all the attributes of a great warrior and distinguishes himself as one of the strongest fighters on the Akhaian side. In The Iliad, Akhilleus’ motivation is led by his thirst for bravery and the desire to leave behind a legacy causing him to go to far extents to fulfill Akhilleus’ need for pride. However
This is the story of Iliad from Trojan. There are many brave characters in the Iliad that showed epic characteristics contain with the bold and heroic warrior indicate of ancient Greece. Everyone was trying to win victory in battle. Analyzing them all has specific strengths and weakness, which is significant at many times that, described the battle in the Iliad. Main illustrate of such brave characters are Hector and Achilles. This paper describes the conflict about the two great warriors Hector
Based on the text, I find it undeniable that Achilles' treatment of Hector's body was despicable. But the argument can be furthered with the question of Achilles' role in the story. Was Achilles a knight at all? Or was he simply a killer with an army? If Achilles can only be considered a knight technically, then can his actions really be measured by something he isn't truly? If it is assumed Achilles was a "knight" the argument will go one way. But if Achilles is viewed as a killer, all assumptions
Peace and War Throughout generations, humanity has evaluated and defined war and peace among our civilizations. The difference between these two subjects has been greatly reflected throughout many literatures and has been approached at many different outlooks. These separate perspectives are expressed through the writings of Homer and Lao Tzu. In The Iliad, Homer evaluates war and peace through his use of symbolism and emphasize on one’s own decision. Contrarily, In Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu assesses