The reason for the Trojan War, the explanation given in the Iliad is "to acquire Helen and her belongings". As the characters in the poem once said with emotion, "For her, the Trojans and the Achaeans with strong greaves have fought hard this year, with hardships and hardships", Vol. The brave men of ..., led by Agamemnon's brother, Menelaus of the Roaring Field, commanded sixty ships, and gathered away from the other armies. He patrolled the ranks, believing in his own valour, Urge the subordinates to move forward, because he desires revenge more than anyone else: for Helen, they have endured the pain and suffering of the war." However, the struggle for Helen was only the fuse of the Trojan War, and the plunder of wealth was the "Iliad" The root cause of the Trojan War revealed by Cruces' plea to Agamemnon included this sentence; "May the gods who live in Olympus agree to let you sack the castle of Priam"; Achilles and Agamemnon There is another sentence in the dialogue: "In the future, if Zeus allows us to rob the city of Troy..." And in the later quarrel between the two sides, Achilles more bluntly rebuked Agamemnon for starting the war for " Accumulate wealth and stockpile"; in Volume 2, even Agamemnon himself confided his true intentions: "The brave man who came here to throw his spear repelled my attack, prevented me from fulfilling my will, and robbed me of robbery. Aerion, a prosperous city." The description of the cause of the Trojan War in the film "Troy" highlights Agamemnon's ambition: "I always thought my sister-in-law was a foolish vase, But it seems she's useful. If Troy is captured, I'll have the Aegean Sea", a similar expression that appears several times in the film. So far, the epic "Iliad" and the movie "Troy" describe basically the same background and motives of the war.
The portrayal of Helen and Paris is probably one of the biggest departures from the Iliad in addition to excluding the gods from the narrative. In "The Iliad," Paris intends to possess Helen. In the story of the golden apple, getting the most beautiful woman is the reward that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, promised Paris, so in the poem, facing Helen's mockery, Paris arrogantly replied that it was "Ah The gifts that Phrodite gave me; the gifts of God cannot be lost, for they are a sign of honor.” Helen in the epic still misses her ex-husband Menelaus, when Elis tells her that Menelaus and Paris "will not hesitate to face the thick spear for you. You will belong to the winner and be his beloved wife. When he was in the house", Helen had "sweet thoughts" about her ex-husband and her hometown. At the same time, Helen blames herself. Her guilt stems from her remorse for her infidelity and being "abducted". Although her "abduction" was arranged by God, she is still very sad: "Women of Troy, women of the whole city , will scoff at me, even though sorrow has filled my heart", and feel guilty for the soldiers who have suffered from the war because of themselves: "For me, a woman who has no shame, and Paris who is ignorant and reckless." . Helen in the epic is of noble birth, the daughter of a god, "the best among women", with "white arms," "fluttering robes," "glittering veils," and noble virtues. And the misfortune she suffered was entirely because of the peerless appearance and inescapable fate bestowed by God, "Zeus has doomed us both a sad fate, so that, even in the years of future generations, let our filth become poetry. content". Actually no one really blames Helen, it is widely believed that Helen is innocent, she is just a victim of fate. Even though Troy was in danger because of Helen, the Trojans hoped that she would board the ship and leave, "don't leave her behind, it will bring pain to us and our children", but still feel that "for her, the Trojans and the greaves are strong. The Achaeans fought and fought hard for years—who can blame them?" It was an honor to have Helen like a goddess, and although the price of this honor was too heavy for the Trojans to bear, no one blamed Helen for her beauty. Dedicated to the country, Hector once scolded his younger brother Paris, ridiculing him for "seducing and abducting", "taking away a stunning woman from a distant place, and her husband and the nation are fighters with spears, To your father, your city and people, you are a disaster", but he never blamed Helen for bringing disaster to his country, but was extra kind to Helen. After Hector's death, Helen sang a mourning dirge for him, "In the vast land of Troy, I will again
The film "Troy" portrays the relationship between Helen and Paris quite differently. In the movie, the relationship between Helen and Paris is pure love. Their escape from Sparta was not the instigation of God, but a decision they made together after thinking about it. Although it was not careful enough, and although it was driven by passion to a large extent, they did consider the consequences, "If you follow me Go, we'll never be safe. People will hunt us down, God will curse us. But I'll love you until I'm burned to death." This is not a temptation, this is what Helen and Paris fought for Efforts and attempts to break the boundaries of secular morality due to love. Paris seemed young and innocent, and that innocence alone gave him the courage to take Helen away, persuade his brother and father, and face the tribulations he could foresee. Helen in the movie is always remorse and guilt. She wanted to give up Paris and return to Sparta several times to save the Trojans from war. Helen's situation in the film is very different from that in the epic. Homer's epic "The Odyssey" describes Menelaus as one of the few heroes who can safely return to his homeland. A few years after the war, Odysseus was still without news. His son Telemachus traveled around the world to find out about his father. He met Queen Helen at the court of Sparta. The author described, "She is still like a goddess. ". In the movie, once Helen returns to Sparta, she faces death, or even more brutal treatment. According to ancient Chinese customs, perhaps sacrificing Helen at this time is an acceptable choice. Just like in Chinese history, when faced with several rebellions under the banner of "Qing Jun's side", the higher-ranking people usually get rid of the "traitorous ministers" who are targeted by the public. ", "Ning Xing", "Dangerous Lady of Disaster", let the chaotic army lose its name and talk about other things. But Priam and Hector in Troy did not. Paris apologized to his father, Priam, who said: "I've fought many battles before. Some for land, some for power, some for glory. I think maybe fighting for love more than anything else. Good"; Helen apologized to the king, and King Priam said, "I don't blame you for your love for my son."
In "The Iliad", the tragedy of Troy is dominated by God. No matter how hard the heroes resist, they cannot resist the power of fate. Everyone is vulnerable in front of God, so there is no need to blame anyone. Don't blame Helen. And the movie "Troy", which excludes the gods, has a question that puzzles me. The timing and excuse of the Greek coalition to attack Troy was not only because Helen and Paris escaped from Sparta, but also because Paris did not hesitate to defend love. National adventure, Hector and Priam choose to protect their loved ones without compromise. If it is possible to save a city by sacrificing the love of two people, or the life of a lover, brother, or son, is it worth trying? Utilitarian teleology may recognize "the interests of the majority" or "national interests" as the only criterion for "justice". Is this view of justice really correct? Perhaps the reason why a tragedy is a tragedy is that no one's interests can be easily given up or suppressed.
Hector in "Troy" has a very moving line: "I have followed one principle all my life, a simple principle: Respect the gods in the sky, love your women, and protect your homeland."
If your country building will Qing, should you choose to defend your love and protect your loved ones without hesitation?
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