In the Iliad, Homer's heroes exhibit many symbolic attributes of heroism, maliciousness, and acquisition to the gods. To be a hero one has to be, quick in battle and always show courage. To honor the men who came before them and to keep his sons from being shamed by their father's memory is to show true heroism. " 'What disgrace! Look at you, carrying on in the armies' muster just like boys—fools!' "(2.400-401) In …showed first 75 words of 1143 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1143 total…again… as one generation comes to life, another dies away"(6.171-75). They teach their children who they want to be like, how to read and write, and what is right and wrong in their society. They shape the childrens' eyes of the world and they reap no rewards for all their work and dedication. WORKS CITED Homer. The Iliad. Trans. Robert Fagles. USA: Penguin Books, 1990. Rollins, Henry. Eye Scream. Los Angeles, CA: 2-13-61 Publications, 1996.