1)I found that reading certain parts of the Iliad can be a very numbing experience. Honestly, it was easy for me to feel completely lost during a few scenes. During book five, I started to lose sight of the fact that these warriors were actually human instead of blood-thirsty machines. There was no relief or justification for the constant suffering and death. But, in the midst of all the confusion, we see a picture of humanity with Hektor as he goes to greet his wife and infant son. In my opinion, Hektor seems to be the only noble character up to this point in the story. He is more of a reluctant warrior, and a man of peace. His selflessness and compassion towards his family was a breath of fresh air to me in this heavy part of the poem. As he removes his intimidating helmet to take his son in his arms, we see a spark of tenderness in one of the most glorious Trojan warriors. In reality, all of these fierce warriors were just people. They felt fear and pain just like everyone else. And the heart-wrenching scene with Hektor and his family, in my opinion, really shows this.
2) Although that was my main point, there is something else the really stood out to me. Being a Worship Leadership major, I can find a way to bring everything back to Christ. I believe that ultimately, every great work of art or literature points back to our God. Something that constantly stands out to me in this poem is the moodiness and petty behavior of the gods. They use the mortals as puppets, and are constantly sending destruction and death their way. Aren’t we so blessed to serve a God whose love is unconditional?
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