Long Response Three

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

• The death of Hektor and Turnus highlight varying aspects of both Roman and Greek mythology, in both their similarities and differences.
• Showcasing the varying reactions to death and victory

Question 2

P1

Answer 2

Achilles
1. Motivation
- Personal grief and rage over Patroclus’ death
- Seeks Kleos through combat, placing personal emotions and honor above societal norm or moral restraint

2. Actions
   
   • Severe brutality in his actions - highlighting his rage
   • Refuses to return Hektor’s body → violating the heroic code of respecting the dead
   • His actions are a contrast to the ideal heroes actions → unchecked rage
3. Heroic Qualities
   
   • Embodies arete though unmatched skill in combat
   • however the brutality of the fighting diminishes his victory and arete

Question 3

P2

Answer 3

Aeneas

1. Motivation
   
   • Killed turnus as a result of his duty to his state, family, and gods (pietas)
   • also highlights his desire for personal vengeance for Pallas
   • He hesitates before killing Turnus, revealing an internal struggle between mercy (kharis) and justice (dike)
2. Actions
   
   • Ultimately, he ends up killing Turnus, prioritizing justice and his duty to his people over personal emotions
   • His decisions showcases a calculated decision in leadership
3. Heroic Qualities
   
   • Embodies Pietas, showcasing moral responsibility and self control
   • Reflects roman values of state and politics while emphasizing leadership and restraint

Question 4

P3

Answer 4

Hektor
1. Motivation
- Fights to protect Troy and his family, fully aware of his doomed fate
- Balances courage and honour (aidos), representing a selfless defender

2. Reaction to Death
   
   • Faces achilles with dignity but begs that his body be brought back to his family
   • This plea stems from a concern for legacy and familial bond
3. Heroic Qualities
   
   • Symbolizes the ideal warrior → focusing on the wellbeing of his city and family over personal well being
   • Reflects greek values of heroism rooted in loyalty and sacrifice

Question 5

P4

Answer 5

Turnus
1. Motivation
- Driven by personal pride and a resistance to fate, seeking to defend his people and his claim to LAVINIA
- His defiance to Aeneas reflects a struggle against destiny and the expansion of rome

2. Reaction to Death
   
   • He pleads for mercy → acknowledging his defeat and appealing to Aeneas
   • His plea is a moment of humility, reflecting the human cost of fate and vengeance
3. Heroic Qualities
   
   • Represents resistance
   • Showcases the tragedy of resisting destiny
   • Emphasizes the struggle between personal ambition and the inevitability of destiny in roman ideology

Question 6

Conclusion

Answer 6

Cultural Values
1. Greek Values
- Emphasis on personal glory (kleos) and excellence (arete) of the INDIVIDUAL hero
- Achilles excessive rage showcases Greek emphasis of human flaw
- Heroism is often tied to personal legacy and reputation rather than communal or societal duty

2. Roman Values
   
   • Emphasis on duty (pietas)
   • Sacrifice for societal stability and common good
   • Aeneas’ hesitation showcases the roman ideal of moral responsibility and restraint
   • Prioritizing justice over unchecked emotion
   • Turnus’ defiance and ultimate death showcase the inevitability of destiny