"The Illiad": Analysis.

Cast of Characters The Achaians These were the Greeks fighting for the return of Helen. Achilles: He is the main character in the Iliad and influences the plot in huge ways throughout the story. It is his actions which causes the tide of war to flux and change. This great warrior's perceived presence on the battle field inspires the Achaians to fight on while the Trojans line recoils in fear. The book, while about the …

…background on the Greeks I can understand the Greeks life on the battle field. I can also gain a small understanding of Roman society because the Romans tried to trace their roots to Grecian time in The Aeneid. The Life and actions of these characters can help show a way of living and the things that were involved in warfare. This book will probably also help with an understanding when we learn about more battles.