Women of the Iliad

Iliad women of Iliad, we regard women as an exchange project and as indicators of the status of the people who own them (the former are Chryseis and Briseis, Agame mnon and Achilles). We are watching their normal social role as mothers and wives (Hecuba, Andromache, Book 6). You can see that their stereotypes are whimsical (Helen of this VI), temptation and deception (spatula 14). We believe this is a barrier that male heroes must overcome or resist to achieve a heroic fate (Andromek is suing Hector 6 th).

Homer's Iliad is a product of society in which men play a leading role. Throughout history, women are seen as playing a small role in society. The role of women in Iliad is very small, ambiguous in the main story of wars of Achilles and Trojans. The shadow imposed on Iliad's women often prevents readers from seeing their important role in this classic epic. - Importance of male relations in Homer Iliad The most important relationship between Homer Iliads is the friendship between Achilles and Patroclus. Other male relationships play a major role in the epic and can directly relate to the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus. Agamemnon and Menelaus, and brothers between Hector and Paris represent their loyalties. They fought throughout the war for their affection for each other

The role of women in Homer's story Homer's "Iliad" is undoubtedly focusing on the character of men: mainly Achilles, and Hector and Agamemnon. But the most important role in epic seems to be women. Homer uses the role of Tethys, Andromache and Helen as the basis for comparison with male characters. Homer wants to make it possible for the audience to see and understand the foolishness of his male character when he chooses peace war, good aggression, and respect for his family. The behavior of these characters clearly shows itself, but the contrasting attitude and behavior of female characters provides alternative options; by contrast, readers are hard to understand