What is the theme announced at the start of the Iliad?
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 The IliadHomerHomer's The Iliad starts after the Achaians have been at war with the Trojans for nine years, trying to retrieve Helen of Troy, the wife of Menelaos who was kidnapped by Paris. The story follows Achilles, who would prefer to die a young hero in battle than live to be old but ordinary. Homer delivers long, detailed descriptions of combat (the Greek gods frequently join in battles), and The Iliad's numerous characters connect the Trojan War to many Greek myths. Search this CliffsNote
Poem SummaryHomer BiographyLife and BackgroundBackground of the IliadAbout the IliadIntroduction to the PoemThe Iliad begins: The Judgement of ParisAfter the Iliad: The fall of TroySummary and Analysis by BookBook IBook IIBook IIIBook IVBook VBook VIBook VIIBook VIIIBook IXBook XBook XIBooks XII–XVBook XVIBook XVIIBook XVIIIBook XIXBook XXBook XXIBook XXIIBook XXIIIBook XXIVCharacter ListCharacter MapCharacter AnalysisAchillesPatroklosAgamemnonOdysseusNestorHektorPriamCritical EssaysThe Hero and Homeric CultureTheme I: Anger, Strife, Alienation, and ReconciliationTheme II: The Individual and SocietyStudy and Homework HelpFull Glossary for the IliadQuizEssay QuestionsPractice Projects
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