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Published: November 12, 2006
This
paper explains that the characterization of Helen of Troy in Homer's poem "The Iliad" is done in a straightforward manner through
simple depictions of what she does, what she
says and what others say about her. The author points out that the first
action that she takes, which creates a basis for the entire story, is when she leaves her own country for Paris and launches the war, knowing full-well that absolute horror will ensue. The paper relates that Helen is further characterized by what she says despite her relatively little dialogue, which is exceedingly formal and archaic to modern sensibilities; her
speech at the veritable end of the
story is
impetuous and childish blaming of others.
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