A Brief Analysis of a Heroic Poem "The Iliad- At first thought of reading the epic poem seems like its main theme is ultimately the totality and gruesomeness of war. ... "Rage "Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles- (1) - the "Iliad's- opening lines contain in essence the plot of the following twenty- four books of the poem. ... Not only is Achilles plagued and troubled by problems with his fellow soldiers, but he ultimately must face the fact that he has chosen to live a short and glorious life, as opposed to his other option of a long and blaze life. ... In concl...

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