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Monster Essays - An Examination of Similes in the Iliad - and how Homer's Use of Them Affected the Story
An Examination of Similes in the Iliad - and how Homer's Use of Them Affected the
Story
In the Iliad, Homer finds a great tool in the simile. Just by opening
the book in a random place the reader is undoubtedly faced with one, or within a
few pages. Homer seems to use everyday activities, at least for the audience,
his fellow Greeks, in these similes nearly exclusively. When one is confronted
with a situation that is familiar, one is more likely to put aside contemplating
the topic and simply inject those known feelings. This would definitely be an
effective tactic when used upon the peopl....
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