The Iliad

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Poetry | Homer

Critically comment on the duel between Paris and Menelaus.

Critically comment on the duel between Paris and Menelaus. [NU: 2019, 22] ★★★  Homer (c. 800-701 BCE) presents many battles and duels in his epic “The Iliad” (762 BCE). The duel be...
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Write short notes on these topics: “Thetis,” “Zeus,” “Andromache.”

Write short notes on these topics: “Thetis,” “Zeus,” “Andromache.” [NU: 2017, 19, 22] In The Iliad (762 BCE), Homer (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) illustrates not only warriors but als...
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The Picture of Society in Homer’s “The Iliad.”

Make a note on the picture of society you find in Homer’s “The Iliad.” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ Homer’s (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) “The Iliad” (762 BCE) is more than a tale of war. It ref...
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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 epic tale...
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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 elements that...
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The Subject of "The Iliad" is the Wrath of Achilles"

“The subject of The Iliad is the wrath of Achilles.” Discuss.[NU: 2012, 17, 19] ★★★ Or, what is the subject of "The Iliad" – Discuss. Homer’s (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE) “The Iliad”...
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Write a Short note on ‘Homeric Similes.’

Write a note on Homeric similes. [NU: 2016, 18, 21] ★★★  Homer (c. 800 BCE – c. 701 BCE), the poet of “The Iliad” (762 BCE), is well known for his use of similes. These similes are...
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Describe the Funeral Ceremony of Patroclus

Describe 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...
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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...
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Compare the Characters of Achilles and Hector

Compare 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 i...
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What Was Hector’s Last Request to Achilles?

What was Hector’s last request to Achilles? [NU: 2020]  In “The Iliad” (762 BCE), by Homer (c. 800 BCE - c. 701 BCE), Hector is the brave Trojan warrior.  Hector’s final moments ar...
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What Was Hector’s Attitude to Paris?

What was Hector’s attitude to Paris? [NU:  2013, 15] ★★★ Homer (c. 800-701 BCE) presents war, honour, and family bonds in his well-known epic “The Iliad” (762 BCE). Hector and Pari...
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