What are the contradictions of Helen of troy?

Answer 1

Helen of troy has many contradictions. First of all she has regrets about following Paris (Prince Alexandros), about leaving her family, her husband, child and friends. Second of all she is self-aware of her reckless (wanton) behavior. She also wants to die, but if she dies she won't have any more fun or power over men, also she knows that it might stop the war, but it might make it worse because if she does that then the Greeks and Trojans might blame each other for her death. She also feels responsible for starting the war. She doesn't want all these people to die for her, but she also kind of likes it. She is helpless to her own power (seductiveness). Also deep down she is just this helpless little girl who wants to be protected. She also has some self-doubts and questions herself. She wants people to like her and is sensitive to what others say about her. She is fighting her morals versus being hated. At the end of the day she wants Menelaus (because of history and because of where her family, child, and friends are [in Greece]) over Paris, but she still wants Paris (because of looks). In the long run she wants her cake and eat it too.