Homer's epic poem, The Iliad

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « The heroes fated to die; Conclusion. Homer s epic poem: The Iliad Homer s epic poem, The Iliad, creates two very distinct heroic figures: Achilles and Hektor. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The difference between Achilles and Hektor. The diversity of the reasons for the actions they take . The heroes fated to die. Conclusion....»

The Role of the Gods in Achilles' Life

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   08/10/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « character of Homer's Iliad. The epic revolves around the decisions he makes and the epic turns on him. It is his anger that opens the poem, and because he is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Achilles and the values of his time. Achilles' relationship with the gods . The mythical figure of Oedipus, from Oedipus Rex. His refusal to fight for the Greeks . Being loved and hated by the Gods. Concl...»

Transformations of literature: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ and Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « of the first signs that he is telling the poem from a would have the same effect on Greek boys as Homer did on It is not an epic in the style of the Iliad or ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Aeneid.. The standard invocations of the epic. . Themes of destiny.. The uses of a term that can be translated to mean 'imperial'.. The Punic Wars.. Augustine's Confessions.. His difference with Virgil.. A completely different...»

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