Topic Notes

• What Was Hector’s Last Request to Achilles?What was Hector’s last request to Achilles? In “The Iliad” (762 BCE), by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE), Hector is the brave Trojan warrior.  Hector’s final moments are both tragic and honourable.[Expand...]
• Write a Short note on ‘Homeric Similes.’Write a short note on ‘Homeric Similes.’ Homeric similes, also known as epic similes, are extended comparisons used by the ancient Greek poet Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) in his epic poems[Expand...]
• Describe the Funeral Ceremony of PatroclusDescribe the funeral ceremony of Patroclus.   The funeral of Patroclus is one of the most emotional moments in “The Iliad” (762 BCE). Achilles is filled with deep sorrow and guilt over his friend’s death. He[Expand...]
• Why Did Achilles Withdraw Himself From the War?Why did Achilles withdraw himself from the war? And What led Achilles to come back to the Trojan War?  In “The Iliad” (762 BCE), Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) represents Achilles as[Expand...]
• Compare the Characters of Achilles and HectorCompare the characters of Achilles and Hector.  “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is a classic epic by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE). In, this epic, Achilles and Hector are two of the most[Expand...]
• What Was Hector’s Attitude to Paris?What was Hector’s attitude to Paris? “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is a classic epic by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE). In “The Iliad”, Hector is Troy's brave warrior. He shows mixed feelings[Expand...]
• The Subject of "The Iliad" is the Wrath of Achilles"The subject of "The Iliad" is the wrath of Achilles"-Discuss.  Or, what is the subject of "The Iliad" – Discuss. "The Iliad" (762 BCE), written by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE), is[Expand...]
• What Epic Elements do you Find in “The Illiad?”What epic elements do you find in “The Illiad?”  "The Iliad" (762 BCE) by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) is one of the greatest epic poems in history. It has all the[Expand...]
• Make a Note of the Picture of Society you Find in Homer’s “The Iliad"Make a note of the picture of society you find in Homer’s “The Iliad",” making him a realist. Homer’s (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE) "The Iliad" (762 BCE) is more than just an[Expand...]