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"The Iliad" and "The Aeneid", 2002.
A plot comparison of the murders in Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid".
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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A study of two killings of young warriors form the crux of the military drama in the battle between the Trojans and Latins. These killings in Homer's 'The Iliad' and Virgil's 'The Aeneid', despite their similarities, are viewed in entirely different ways from a literary perspective. The Aeneid is in many ways a re-tread of Homer?s Iliad, and Turnus? killing of Pallas is reminiscent of Homer?s Patroklos being cut down in his prime by Hector. In keeping with this comparison, before his death, Pallas begins the battle of Book Ten by helping Aeneas, leading on the battle, and enabling Aeneas to gain a great advantage in the war. This comparison between the two works of literature is also indirectly reinforced when the Latin soldier Liger refers to the great warriors of the Greeks with disdain when taunting the Trojans.
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"At the beginning of Book Ten of the Aeneid, Jupiter washes his hands of interfering in the affairs of men. ?What each man does will shape his trial and fortune.? (X.160) This could very well provide an epitaph for the entire chapter. In this chapter, two killings of young warriors form the crux of the military drama in the battle between the Trojans and Latins. But these killings despite their similarities are viewed in entirely different ways from a literary perspective. What does this statement mean? According to the point of view of the ancient Romans, all killing was hardly considered bad or brutal. Warfare and military prowess was a way of life. But not all murders were created equal. This can be seen in a comparison of Aeneas? killing of Lausus (X, 703-832; 943-1141) with Turnus' killing of Pallas (X, 501-702)."
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Honor in "The Iliad" and "The Aeneid", 2005.
The paper explores the concept of honor in Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid."
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper discusses the concept of honor in Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid."
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""The Iliad" and "The Aeneid" are undoubtedly two of the greatest epics ever written. They form part of the foundation from which the entire western classical tradition was erected and are considered to be among the world's canonical masterpieces. Both epics are focused on the exploits of a man who is half-god and half-mortal, in "The Iliad" the Greek hero Achilles is the focal point of the narrative; in "The Aeneid" the Roman hero Aeneas is the principal actor."
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The Shields of Achilles and Aeneas, 2008.
This paper explores the shields in the "Iliad" by Homer and the "Aeneid" by Virgil.
1,068 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper focuses on the shields of the two mythical characters, Achilles and Aeneas, of Homer's "Iliad" and Virgil's "Aeneid" respectively. The paper points out the relevant distinctions between the two epic poems and discusses how the characters' shields represent much more than armor; they symbolize their fate.
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"The Iliad was written in the 8th or 7th century B.C. in ancient Greece, and attributed to Homer who also wrote the Odyssey. These two epic poems are considered by many scholars as the first European pieces of literature. The Aeneid, on the other hand, was written in the 1st century B.C. by the Latin poet Virgil. The Iliad tells the story of the final year of the siege of Troy by the ancient Greeks, with Achilles withdrawing from the battle in revenge, and leaving Agamemnon to lead the Achaeans into fight against the Trojans. In the Aeneid, Virgil combines the theme of warfare from the Iliad and the theme of wandering that can be found in the Odyssey. The main character, Aeneas, is a hero whose personality and actions were meant to glorify Roman values, and to link the founding of Rome with the legends of Troy."
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Women in Greek Literature, 2002.
Examines the differing views of women in Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil in his "The Aeneid".
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper briefly looks at the female protagonists in "The Iliad" and "The Aeneid" and compares how they are perceived as woman and as individuals. It shows how, in Homer's epic, women such as Briseis and Chryseis are shown to be little more than trophies of war for the male heroes Achilles and Agamemnon. It also discusses how, like Homer's Helen, Dido "The Aeneid" is a tool of the gods, manipulated cruelly and coldly into loving Aeneas.
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"The reader feels far more deeply for Dido than for Helen, because Virgil has given her character a more fully tragic nature and destiny than Homer has given Helen. Both women are the victims of the gods, but Dido's struggle for love and her sense of the contradiction between love and war are heartbreaking, while Helen's struggle is less tragic and less involving. Dido is far more compelling than Helen because Virgil has imbued her with qualities of character which can only come from her great suffering."
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Virgil's "Aeneid": Plagiarism or Propensity, 2002.
This essay discusses the differences and similarities in the works of Virgil and Homer.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the idea of whether or not Virgil was a plagiarist of Homer?s works. The author provides criteria for evaluation and specific examples from the texts of "The Iliad", "The Odyssey", and "The Aeneid". It also contains critical views cited from other noted authors.
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"When one studies Virgil?s "Aeneid" in parallel to Homer?s "Odyssey" and "Iliad", similarities will arise. So much so that one would begin to dismiss Virgil as a mere plagiarist, rejecting his talent altogether. Kenneth Quinn, author of the book, "Virgil?s Aeneid: A Critical Description", writes, Virgil?s characters and situations keep reminding us of Homeric characters and situations. His poem expressly recalls Homer?s story and constantly evokes Homer?s conventions. It is my opinion, however, that to study the Aeneid a little deeper is to find Virgil unique and quite separate from Homer and his works."
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"The Aeneid", 2002.
A critical analysis of Virgil?s epic poem ?The Aeneid?, often described as the poet?s response to Homer?s epics ?The Iliad,? and ?The Odyssey? in that it details the Trojan War and its aftermath from the Roman perspective.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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The following paper discusses the problems with a literary analysis of ?The Aeneid? as it presents itself with some problems not present in a similar analysis of Homer?s inspiring works. Although the actual status of Homer as either a poet or a collective name of several poets is uncertain, Homer?s works formed the basis of virtually all of Greek classical literature. The writer contends that ?The Iliad? and ?The Odyssey? became the cornerstones of Greek culture, something all Greeks could refer to as a common source of moral values, of rhetoric, and of mythological history. However, this paper claims that as the work of a single individual at a fixed and relatively later point in time and culture, ?The Aeneid? does not have a similar quality of assembled stories, but of a work of more clear design than its Greek predecessors do.
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?Throughout the text, Virgil not only details the destiny, but also enters into the persona and voice of Dido, of the Latins whom Aeneas defeats, as well as the gods who both support and oppose Aeneas? destiny. By giving life to such competing voices of the truth, it is difficult to view the text simply as an idealized version of Roman history. Rather the ?Aeneid,? like its protagonist, tells a complicated history of origins. Although the Emperor Augustus may trace his own origins to the fate of Aeneas, the victory of the central character does not come without great costs to others. Virgil obliquely, by allowing other voices to speak and to die over the course of the poem, shows that the founding of any regime of power, like its destruction, is never seamless, and never without some bloodshed and heartache on both sides.?
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"The Iliad": Homer and Weil, 2003.
A comparative analysis of Homer's "Iliad" and Simone Weil's essay on the "Iliad".
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper looks at Homer's epic poem," Iliad" and Simone Weil's essay on "The Iliad, or a Poem of Might." It discusses how Weil's 20th Century commentary on the epic demonstrates a way of validating the relevance of Homer's text to contemporary sensibilities and experience.
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"This research provides a comparison and contrast of Homer's epic poem The Iliad and Simone Weil's essay The Iliad or a Poem of Might. The research will set forth the cultural context for the pattern of ideas in the work of origin and then discuss ways in..."
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Virgil's "Aeneid": Imitation or Plagiarization?, 2005.
This paper examines the more significant instances of literary imitation in Virgil's "Aeneid."
3,406 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper examines how "The Aeneid" is an entirely different poem in character than Homer's the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" even though it seems to be constructed largely by the re-molding of Homeric materials. It looks at how, with the help of a list of many of the instances of "Virgilian imitation," it is possible to make some useful inferences about the way Virgil uses Homeric epic to create a unique tale of his own. It also considers why this is not plagiarism.
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"Homer deliberately begins with the situation in Ithaca, for "he meant his audience to picture clearly the ultimate destination towards which his hero would be struggling" (Otis 92). When Odysseus sets sail from Calypso's isle, he is at last on his homeward journey. Technically, it is from this point that Aeneas's voyage begins to parallel Odysseus's. But since Virgil does not use an introduction like that of the Odyssey (Books 1 - 4), we are given a different impression entirely: "it is... as though [Aeneas] has as little idea of his destination as we do; and this landing in Africa represents not a stage on his direct journey home, but a detour, a deflection from the straight line of duty" (Anderson 4)."
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'The Aeneid', 2003.
A review of Virgil's 'The Aeneid'.
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper takes a look at Virgil's epic poem, 'The Aeneid'. According to the paper, 'The Aeneid' is essentially the story of the founding of Rome told through the adventures of Aeneas, the son of a mortal Trojan and the goddess of love, Venus.
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"In book eight, preparations of war are described. Aeneas is presented with armor that depicts the future of Rome on the shield. Books nine, ten, and eleven detail the events of the war including a council held by the gods who determine that the mortals' fates are in their own hands because of the bickering caused in the heavens. Book twelve ends with Juno finally giving in to the fate that Aeneas brings, but bargains with Jupiter that the Trojans will at least adopt the Latin language. Turnus, the suitor, is slain by Aeneas in a duel, and the battle, and the epic poem, is finally ended."
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"The Iliad" by Homer, 2008.
This paper provides a critical analysis of "The Iliad" by Homer.
1,773 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper analyzes the ideas and theme in the "Iliad" and shows how it is a powerful statement of what it means to be human in the middle of vast and senseless bloodshed. The paper highlights the special beauty of traditional poetry like the "Iliad" and reveals that its characters, themes and structure have provided more than two millennia of subsequent narrative artists with materials for their own poetry and prose. The paper points out that none has matched the "Iliad"'s presentation of the glory and limitations of perfected martial honor.
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Introduction
Critical Analysis and Theme
Conclusion
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"The Iliad was originally intended to be recited or chanted, rather than read. Its poetic style is vivid, taut, simple, direct, and full of repeated epithets and elaborate visual similes. The treatment is serious and dignified throughout, and the total effect is one of grandeur. Homer's greatness also reveals itself in the action of the Iliad, in which, within the scope of a few weeks in the tenth year of the siege of Troy, Homer gives the impression of covering the whole war by a few deft incidents."
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"The Aeneid", 2006.
This paper examines the literary epic "Aeneid" written in Latin during the first century by the poet Virgil.
1,617 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The writer of this paper reviews and analyzes the "The Aeneid" by Virgil. The tale of "The Aeneid" centers on Aeneas, a Trojan warrior that transforms from being a victim to becoming the hero that conquers Italy. This paper details how the tale of "The Aeneid" exposes the many factors that influenced Roman life during the first century. The writer examines the literary style of the epic while comparing it to various works of writing by Homer. This paper also touches on the life of the author, Virgil, who was born in Mantua in 70 BC. This paper ponders the impact of Virgil's work of literature which reflects a time of civil conflict and social and political change in Roman history.
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Introduction
Historical Background
Research
Interpretation
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The literary style of the epic should be noted because unlike the Homeric epics, The Aeneid was didactic in its purpose. Such literary works were often used to express moral and philosophical messages. It is written in dactylic hexameter and, in O'Brian's opinion, it was "perhaps the most technically perfect poet in the history of western literature. It has even suggested that Virgil's perfection exhausted the possibilities of the hexameter at the same time as it created an overwhelming audience expectation for it." Virgil also employs vivid imagery, characterization, and similes to enhance The Aeneid. While it is important to recognize the originality of Virgil's epic, it would be unfair to ignore the outside factor that influenced The Aeneid."
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"The Aeneid", 2007.
An analysis of the language in "The Aeneid" by Virgil used to support religious ideas and conduct.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses "The Aeneid" by Virgil and the way in which the poetry illustrates that piety is advantageous.The text implies more pros than cons of using poetry as evidence to support religious ideas and conduct. The paper discusses the use of narrative epic poetry. It then discusses the way that in "The Aeneid" positive religious ideas and conduct do not exist in a vacuum, but are attached to a heroic character: Aeneas. The paper then discusses the poetic style, combined with the action to illustrate this point.
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"Juno finally desists only when Jupiter points out, for the second time, that Aeneas is quite simply destined by fate to win, whatever her own wishes. Even more so than Turnus, Juno is angry, antagonistic, and defiant - toward a god greater and more important than herself, and toward mortals alike - qualities that are in the end symbolically defeated by the opposite qualities of piety; patience, and humility, as embodied by Aeneas."
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Homer's "The Iliad", 2006.
An analysis of the Greek epic by Homer, "The Iliad".
1,331 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the different facets of "The Iliad" in order to gain a better understanding of how important the epic was to Greek culture. The paper also discusses the themes of heroism, power, success, love and immortality and explains how they are important to discovering the real hero of the poem. The paper also explains that "The Iliad" is a poem about supernatural events, strong women, and religious aspects, all of which operate together to create much more than just a tale of war.
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"Critic Bernard Knox observes that Homer's epics were essential to the Greek culture because "they became the basis of an education and, therefore, of a whole culture. Not only did the great characters of the epic serve as models of conduct for later generations of Greeks but the figures of the Olympian gods retained, in the prayers, poems, and sculpture of the succeeding centuries, the shapes and attributes set down by Homer" (Knox 87). Eric Havelock agrees with this assertion, adding that principle values were much in the control of the epic poet. In fact, the poet "would exercise a degree of cultural control over his community which is scarcely imaginable under modern literate conditions" (Havelock 68)."
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Women in "The Iliad", 2004.
By looking at the female characters in "The Iliad", this paper discusses the roles of women in the contemporary society as well.
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In "The Iliad", Homer presents women, both mortal and goddesses, as people of good intellect and considerable problem-solving ability. This paper explains that, while the Greek society of the day is shown, in "The Iliad", to be patriarchal, the women demonstrate that they know how to work within this system to accomplish what they want.
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"Athena shows her willingness to serve mortal men in the very opening of the poem, when she disguises herself and comes to Telemachus, Odysseus? and Penelope?s son, and advises him on how to go about finding his father. She remains a steadfast helpmate for Odysseus, Penelope and Telemachus throughout the story. However, the patriarchal nature of Greek society, both human and heavenly, seems to be revealed: Athena had to have the permission of Zeus, her father, before giving aid. This has to be tempered with the fact, however, that Odysseus has angered the god Poseidon by blinding his son, Cyclops. In a deified world where the gods have all the flaws of humans, politics must be considered. Athena herself may have received some protection by getting Zeus? permission first."
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Shame in "The Iliad", 2005.
An analysis of the theme of shame in Homer's "The Iliad".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the epic poem, "The Iliad" by Homer. The main character of the epic poem, Achilles, is analyzed in depicting how shame plays a large in how he reacts to romantic issues that arise during the war. It shows that by presenting Homer's text to support shame as a key theme in Achilles' behaviors, one can realize the power of the epic poem form to bring about tragedy and loss within this tale of war and treachery. It looks at how the concept of shame is a powerful plot theme that runs through "The Iliad", driving it with underlying force and emotion.
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