1. Excellence and Honor in The Iliad
ArĂȘte is a term of excellence or honor that was given to special warriors or heroes when they achieved a heroic feat or performed a type of duty that requires great skill and bravery that only a few gifted people possess. ... In the Iliad Achilles is one of the major characters that express arĂȘte and his need for honor and virtue throughout the entire epic. ...
- Word Count: 1177
- Approx Pages: 5
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate