The Iliad

The Iliad THE ILIAD By Aubrie Campbell The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, which lasted 10 years. The Grecians eventu each(prenominal)y win the war, but the outcome could have very(prenominal) easily shifted referable to a gainsay between King Agamemnon and Achilles. Pride and animosity is what the two men were fighting about. This story is a very good example of how those two simple emotions can move to tragedy. Agamemnon was King of Argos. He was also the chief king among the Grecians. He was angry because his brother, King Menelaus of Sparta, had his wife, Helen, stolen by Paris of troy weight.

He called all the Kings of Greece and Isles of Greece to come together and make war upon the Trojans and bring Helen back. Among the umteen was Achilles. Achilles was the son of Thetis, a sea nymph. He was the man who Troy feared the most because he was called the worlds greatest warrior. It was said that his only failing was his heel. If he were to be hurt there, he would surely die. The quarrel bega...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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