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A 5 page essay that analyzes the relationship between Helen and Paris. In Homer's ancient epic poem The Iliad, which depicts the Trojan War, the abduction of Helen, the wife of a Greek ruler, Menelaos, by the Trojan Paris (also known as Alexandros) is the event that causes the war. The writer argues that Paris' attraction to Helen appears to be purely on a physical basis, as Paris does not appear to care whether or not he has Helen's respect. Nor does he ever indicate that he has concern for her wants, feelings, or welfare. Likewise, Helen indicates numerous times that she does not love Paris, although their story has the element of physical attraction. No additional sources cited.
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(also known as Alexandros). This scenario suggests that the story of Helen and Paris is a tragic tale of romantic love. However, this is not the way the story
is depicted by Homer. An examination of The Iliad shows that Helens attraction to Paris is consistently put in terms that suggest that she is under the influence of the
goddess Aphrodite, and not acting on her own free will. Furthermore, Paris attraction to Helen is consistently put in terms that suggest a wanton lust and a disreputable character. His
attraction to Helen appears to be purely on a physical basis, as Paris does not appear to care whether or not he has Helens respect. Nor does he ever indicate
that he has concern for her wants, feelings, or welfare. The Iliad opens roughly ten years after the beginning of the war. Therefore, there is no depiction of Helen
and Paris initial meeting. Rather, her abduction, which caused the war, is referred to only in passing. The most revealing part of the narrative, relative to the relationship between
Helen and Paris, occurs in Book III. First of all, there is a scene in which Hector castigates Paris for being responsible for Helens abduction, and therefore, the war as
a whole. According to Hector, Paris has brought ruin on his people and has allowed his lust for women to drive him to insane actions. Helen is also present in
this scene and seems to concur with Hectors perspective, regarding both on her abduction and Paris character. Helen asserts that it was Aphrodite who desired Paris, and that the
goddess satisfied her sexual desire vicariously through her. It is interesting that Helen refers to herself as a "dog, mischievous and abominable" and says that she wishes that, on
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