' Wars do not only claim many lives but also spoil/destroy a man's character. Do you agree with this statement? Cite details from the book to prove your answer. '
The war is the waging of armed conflict against enemies. As we can see, the almost never-ending war of the Trojans versus the Achaeans caused too much pain and death to different soldiers and warriors. The pain caused not only reflects on the people that live in Greece, but also to the honorable Greek Gods. During the times where Trojans and Achaeans were seriously ripping each others’ flesh, the Gods in Mt. Olympus were also fighting. Taking sides in battle, helping the soldiers but not helping in achieving goodness. According to the question/header, I would really have to agree because they not only destroy each others’ lives physically, but they also destroy each other in a somewhat emotional manner. Why? Actually it is really because of the verbal abuse or something like as we call it ‘insult’. Insulting each other or betting for something/someone just for the sake of his own satisfaction. This is clearly stated in the part where Agamemnon was desperate to make Achilles fight in war. He was ready to give Achilles really expensive gifts and also Brisseis, the one Achilles loves. Also, this never-ending war does not run out of never-ending killings. From books 9 to 11, the killings started from the spying of Diomedes and Odysseus to the Thracian camp killing Dolon, the man Hector appointed to be a scout. After Diomedes and Odysseus killed Dolon, they also killed an additional 13, composed of 12 soldiers and a King named Rhesus. Moving to the war, another death was caused by Agamemnon. He killed the brother of a person named Coon, thus aggravating Coon wounds him, but kills Coon. Too much pain was caused during this bloodshed, maybe giving one side an opportunity to win and vice versa. Going back to the question, I really think that the highlight of this chapter was the confused Achilles. He does not know what to do, if he’ll go back to war, or go back to his place, in peace. I think that these 2 questions can really affect one’s probability in becoming honorable or a coward. These 2 can have different results. If you are to be brave and strong it’ll be a never-ending fight for supremacy and glory. But if you choose not to fight, you’ll be seen as coward.
Score: 8
ReplyDeleteI commend you for being able to cite specific details from the book. You're reading the book, indeed! Congratulations!
However, it can be noted that the discussion is quite confusing. The organization of ideas needs to be improved. Well perhaps you've got lots of things to say why this happened. Next time, just be conscious about this so that your ideas will be clearly understood.
Nonetheless, this is a good work!