Refer to these stories from the Iliad: "Prologue: The Long Siege," "The Quarrel," and "Hector and Andromache."

Question

What is a theme in "Prologue: The Long Siege," "The Quarrel," and "Hector and Andromache" from the Iliad by Homer?

Responses

Nothing good comes from greed.
Nothing good comes from greed.

War is more important than family life.
War is more important than family life.

Strong leaders never show fear.
Strong leaders never show fear.

It takes bravery and strength to choose to go to war.

Answer 1

A theme that resonates throughout "Prologue: The Long Siege," "The Quarrel," and "Hector and Andromache" from the Iliad is "Nothing good comes from greed."

In the prologue, the conflict begins with Agamemnon's greed for power and status, leading to the quarrel between him and Achilles. This selfishness ultimately causes discord among the Greek forces and results in devastating consequences. In "Hector and Andromache," we see the impact of war on families, emphasizing the sacrifices made due to the greed for honor and glory.

Thus, the theme of greed and its destructive consequences is central to these stories in the Iliad.