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Analysis of The Iliad

Analysis of The Iliad

Through the ages, many people wonder why something as terrible as a war has to happen. The human race is supposedly smarter than any other species, and yet, we have not yet developed the idea of problem solving. Elementary students are taught to discuss their problems, and not resort to fighting. How can an eight year old child understand this, when he sees violence on the news? Book Thirteen of The Iliad, tells of a battle scene involving Peisandros, Menelaos, Harpalion, and Meriones. It becomes obvious to readers that men on both the Achaian and the Trojan sides do not understand why they are fighting, do not understand why Zeus allows the war to happen and why the war is still going on.
The scene opens as Peisandros comes straight toward Menelaos, ready to attack him with his “beautiful axe with strong bronze blade”. It is quite interesting that Homer mentions this axe, and especially in such detail. It seems to be Peisandros’ fines...

Posted by: Leonard Herriman

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