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What is the main idea of the Iliad?

What is the main idea of the Iliad?

Love and friendship, fate and free will, and honor are the main themes of Homer’s The Iliad. All three themes follow Achilles and the other main characters of the epic poem. We see how Achilles’ friendship with Patroclus and his hunger for honor guides much of the epic, which lead to both his and Hector’s demises.

What kind of writing is the Iliad?

dactylic hexameter

What does the Iliad say about war?

Yet The Iliad still has much to say about war, even as it is fought today. It tells us that war is both the bringer of renown to its young fighters and the destroyer of their lives. It tells us about post-conflict destruction and chaos; about war as the great reverser of fortunes.

How do you quote an odyssey in an essay?

 In citing The Odyssey , cite by division (book) and line, with periods (but no spaces) separating the numbers. For example, (9.649) refers to Book 9, line 649.

How do you cite classics?

Generally, when citing ancient texts, you will use the following format: [Author], [Title] [Book/Section. (Poem, if applicable).] [Line numbers cited.]

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