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This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of Classic Literary Heroes in The Iliad.
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Iliad Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of Classic Literary Heroes in The Iliad.
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Classic Literary Heroes in The Iliad

Summary: This essay explains how Hector and Achilles, two characters from Homer's The Iliad, are classic literary heroes.
Literary heroes have been important to stories and poems throughout history. Each author develops his hero through a unique writing style, combining conscious use of detail, diction, tone and other narrative techniques to outline a hero's every personality feature. Homer, in his epic poem The Iliad, develops two classic heroes who are distinctly different at first glance, but upon closer inspection are very similar in terms of their basic characteristics. Hector and Achilles both are courageous soldiers, relatively honorable men, and respected leaders, but they also both have human failings that eventually lead to tragedy. In Homer's lyrical verses and in his use of detail, diction, meter and imagery, he paints his own portrait of a classic hero through the brave deeds as well as the human flaws of Hector and Achilles that eventually lead to the downfall of proud and powerful Hector.

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