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Essay Archive - 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 wh....
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