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A Comparison of Helen in The Iliad and The Odyssey

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June 27, 2012

 

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Born to Zeus and Leda, Helen is a central female figure in both of Homer's poems. From what we can tell, she was always treated well by the Trojans, and generally badmouthed by the Greeks. Although Homer uses her for different purposes, he does have a constant negative view towards Helen. The more we read about Helen, the more variance we feel as to her true nature...
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The more we read about Helen, the more variance we feel as to her true nature. According to some writers, Helen is an inspirational woman, surpassing the strict limitations forced on Greek women. According to others, she is a deceiving and disgraceful woman. These extremely opposing opinions of Helen can be seen in epics, poetry, and artwork...
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