February 10th 2010

February 10, 2010
Attributes of the Homeric simile
-Comparison to animals and nature images
-Length: multi-sentence or phrases
-Wrap up with a so
-Extended comparison
-Graphic, imagery
-associated with battles

The attributes of a great warrior
(Good) (Bad)
-Skill of arms -Greed
-Pride
-Strength -Hubris
-Confidence
-Leadership -Arrogant
-Aristeia -Rash
-Rage
-A reason to fight -
-bloodlust
-Intelligence -Lussa
-Fearless
-Favored by a god
-Me'nos
-Tend to be Royalty
-Time: honor, status; price; value, worth
-Kudos
-Intimidating
-Kleos
-Honorable