Blog #2

Are women important in The Iliad or are they portrayed as merely second-hand status and prizes? In other words, how does Homer portray them?

Blog #1: The Iliad

In the beginning of The Iliad, Homer tells us that the story is about the anger of Achilles. What is one part of the story that does not involve Achilles, but is a result of his anger? Why is this part important if the story is about the anger of Achilles?