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What is at the center of the conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles and how does each view the other?
Agamemnon took for himself a girl named Chryseis, the daughter of a priest of Apollo. Because he refused to return the girl to her father, the god released a plague on the camp of the Greeks. A visionary called Karchas advised him to return the girl, which was supported by Achilles. Agamemnon returned the girl, but then claimed Briseis instead, who was the girl chosen by Achilles. He did this to punish Achilles for his support to Karchas. Achilles then left the battle and did not return until his friend Patroclus was killed. This apparently meant he viewed Agamemnon with enough respect him that he would ask him to do something for the greater good and have a certain faith that it would be done; but also saw the taking of his own girl as a insult against him and was hurt by it. Agamemnon respected Achilles enough that at his death, he thought his armour worthy of Odysseus rather then Ajax.
What best describes the conflict and resolution between Achilles and agamemnon?
They each represent the two forces at war.
How does Achilles intend to get even with agamenon for seizing Briseis?
Each Greek captain has been awarded a Trojan girl as his personal services slave following some earlier raids.Agamemnon has been awarded Chryseis, whom he is very fond of.But Chryseis' dad Chryses is a priest of Apollo. Chryses prays to Apollo for help, and Apollo - the god of infectious diseases - sends an epidemic into the Greek camp.Agamemnon must give back Chryseis - but this makes him look bad in front of the other Greek princes.So Agamemnon - the leader of the expedition - takes Briseis, the slave of Achilles (Achilles is the Greeks' greatest warrior).Achilles knows he cannot resist Agamemnon (civil war among the Greeks would mean a rapid death for all of them) but he announces that he will no longer fight for the Greek cause.Without their greatest warrior the Greeks are in serious trouble:Achilles' wrath - to Greece the direful springOf woes unnumber'd - heav'nly Goddess sing.
Which characteristics do The Iliad and The Odyssey share?
Original Answer: It is not possible to compare a book (the Iliad) with a city (Troy). Improved Answer: I believe the question is referring to the book (the Iliad) and the movie (Troy). Here are some similarities: Thetis warns Achilles of the prophecy that he will die if he goes to war in Troy but his name will live on forever. Helen is taken by Paris which starts the Trojan War. Achilles kills Hector King Priam sneaks into the greek camp to request the body of Hector from Achilles. Aeneas is said to be the founder of a new Troy. Paris kills Achilles with an arrow The twelve days of funeral games for Hector and Patroclus are recognized. Hector kills Patroclus. Two coins are placed on the eyes of the deceased for the boatman. Agamemnon and Achilles are at war with each other. Hector has touching scene with his baby son. Patroclus and Achilles were cousins. Hector kills Patroclus wearing Achilles armor.
Did Achilles have a boyfriend?
He had a friend called Patroclus. We may interpret the two heroes either as relatives or close friends, as "war buddies", as being in a teacher/student pederastic relationship, or in love with each other as a homosexual couple. Achilles nevertheless continued to have sexual relationships with women.
What accusations do Achilles and Agamemnon level at each other?
what accusations do achilles and agamemnon level at each other
What is at the center of the conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles and how does each view the other?
Agamemnon took for himself a girl named Chryseis, the daughter of a priest of Apollo. Because he refused to return the girl to her father, the god released a plague on the camp of the Greeks. A visionary called Karchas advised him to return the girl, which was supported by Achilles. Agamemnon returned the girl, but then claimed Briseis instead, who was the girl chosen by Achilles. He did this to punish Achilles for his support to Karchas. Achilles then left the battle and did not return until his friend Patroclus was killed. This apparently meant he viewed Agamemnon with enough respect him that he would ask him to do something for the greater good and have a certain faith that it would be done; but also saw the taking of his own girl as a insult against him and was hurt by it. Agamemnon respected Achilles enough that at his death, he thought his armour worthy of Odysseus rather then Ajax.
What best describes the conflict and resolution between Achilles and agamemnon?
They each represent the two forces at war.
How could have Achilles and agamemnon resolved their conflict?
Achilles and Agamemnon could have resolved their conflict by communicating openly and respectfully with one another to address each other's grievances. They could have also utilized a neutral mediator to help facilitate discussions and find a compromise that satisfies both parties. Lastly, they could have focused on the bigger picture of winning the Trojan War and set aside their personal differences for the greater good of the Greek army.
What is learnt about the characters Agamemnon and Achilles in Book 1?
We, as an audience, find out different aspects of each of these character's personalities in Book 1. During the assembly that Achilles calls, he calls for a seer to be summoned to see why Apollo is angry and has sent them the plague, illustrating his desire for things to be put right. Agamemnon is resentful at being told what to do, showing his need to remain in control. Achilles speaks directly to Agamemnon calling him greedy, showing that he has no respect for the King after dishonouring him (Agamemnon has distributed the prizes, that the army has won, unequally, according to Achilles. He is their best fighter and thus demands more rewards than the other fighters, but Agamemnon refuses). Achilles then tells his leader that it would be in their best interests to give back the girl, Chryseis to her father and accept the ransom offered by him. He promises that he and his men will over-reward Agamemnon for this deed, if he would just see it through. Achilles speaks of Gods while referring to this, emphasising the importance of the situation and his deeper respect for them than Agamemnon. Agamemnon refuses to go back on what he has already decided, regarding Chryseis, in fear that it will make him look like a weak leader, but in fact, it would be quite the opposite. Agamemnon gives an insecure speech, but tries too hard maintain his status. He jumps to conclusions, accusing Achilles of tricking him into giving the girl back, so he can keep his own, Briseis, safe. However, this is not strictly true. Achilles proceeds to insult his leader more, calling him self centred and a swine. He tells him that he didn't even want to come to fight as he had no grudge against the Trojans, but only came to gain glory for Agamemnon, as did the rest of their army. He tells him that he has been cheated out of his booty as he does all the fighting and doesn't get any larger reward than the others for his bravery and also Agamemnon takes the most of it for himself. Achilles becomes a little melodramatic and declares that he will return home, leaving the army without his help. Agamemnon replies patronisingly that he should leave, then and can do without him (which he obviously can't). He suddenly leaps to his last resort of trying to maintain a higher status than Achilles, attempting to reprimand him in front of the whole army, declaring that he will take away his prize. But this is showing his desperation as he is not quite in control. Athena intervenes, just when Achilles is about to kill Agamemnon, and instead of killing the King, Achilles proceeds to insult him, emphasising his respect for the Gods. But he pushes his luck with Agamemnon, and tells him that he will regret having hurt his pride and wishes the Greek army to fall by Hector's hand. We learn that Achilles is not afraid to escalate the situation in defending his honour.
According to Homer who are angry with each other?
According to homer Achilles and the son of Atreus were angry with each other.
Why do co workers start to dislike each other?
coworkers start to dislike each other because they have either dated or dated someone else family and then broke there heart it has happened to my cousin
Why are Ant and Dec friends when they disliked each other?
They do not dislike each other. they are inseparable. They live two doors from each other and are constantly together!
How does Achilles intend to get even with agamenon for seizing Briseis?
Each Greek captain has been awarded a Trojan girl as his personal services slave following some earlier raids.Agamemnon has been awarded Chryseis, whom he is very fond of.But Chryseis' dad Chryses is a priest of Apollo. Chryses prays to Apollo for help, and Apollo - the god of infectious diseases - sends an epidemic into the Greek camp.Agamemnon must give back Chryseis - but this makes him look bad in front of the other Greek princes.So Agamemnon - the leader of the expedition - takes Briseis, the slave of Achilles (Achilles is the Greeks' greatest warrior).Achilles knows he cannot resist Agamemnon (civil war among the Greeks would mean a rapid death for all of them) but he announces that he will no longer fight for the Greek cause.Without their greatest warrior the Greeks are in serious trouble:Achilles' wrath - to Greece the direful springOf woes unnumber'd - heav'nly Goddess sing.
Why was Achilles a hero?
When he was a child, Achilles' mother bathed him in the river Styx (the river that the souls of the dead must cross to enter the underworld). When she was doing this she held him by his heel, which explains his vulnerability to his heel.
How many men were in the boats the Greeks used to go to Troy?
"Achilles brought 50 ships to Troy. Each ship held 50 men, and the entire force was divided into five battalions whose five commanders answered to Achilles" (Iliad 16.180-183). If we assume that each ship was the same size, then according to Homer...50. But Achilles isn't a king. I think it may be safe to assume that all ships were not built the same ( depending on location, timber available) and that Agamemnon, and other kings (Odysseus - maybe Menelaus) may be able to afford "larger" ships?
Do people like each other?
Yes. We are all humans so we should like each other. But sometimes we may dislike each other for certain things.
