It combines the horridness of war into an epic poem filled with art, illustrious descriptions, and a myriad of wonderful literary images. ... The poem begins with the poet calling on the Muse to sing of the wrath of Achiles and its consequence. ... Hector takes the famous armor of Achilles from Patroclus, and a fierce battle is fought over his body. ... At the first thought or reading, the main theme of this epic poem seems like the description of gruesomeness of war in that it tells us of the Trojan war in full detail. ... Another man in this poem resembles Achilles is Agamemnon, who is the ...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School