ENGL 201 Study Guide - Final Guide: Odysseus, Euripides, Oresteia
17 Dec 2015
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50 points: discuss the characterization of the greek heroes agamemnon, menelaus, achilles, and. Odysseus, as they appear in the iliad and in the greek dramatists. Menelaus: perceived as weak in the iliad, helen is taken from him reason war started, not a strong soldier, making others fight and lose their lives. Achilles: whole poem is about his, stubborn and quick to rage anger, best achaean fighter and him refusing is detrimental, creates disorder often, pride, developed more and changed after the death of patroclus, god interference often. Commander in chief of the achaeans: leads often with emotion instead of reason (ex: briseis, has many conflicts with achilles. Menelaus & believes that family order is important: learns from mistakes, returns home and is humble, weak, and exhausted. Is killed by wife: defends brother in. Euripides tried to save: was going to. Hecuba"s daughter before she sacrificed herself and aided her revenge sacrifice daughter for menelaus and changed mind, but too late.
