Introduction about the Topic

Introduction

In the beginning, I'd like to express the reason to choose this topic. In the class of English Literature, we have discussed about the Homer's brilliant epics recently. When we went through The Iliad and The Odyssey, those two master pieces really fascinated me, especially The Iliad. Its background stories and the extended content are very incredible. Therefore, I want to talk more about this poem and let you know what my feeling is after read it. That's the reason why I chose this topic.

As you start to read The Iliad, you will find the real meaning of the poem is not easy to understand. I also suffered a lot when I studied it, because the words and the stories were complicated. But I had to thank to my teacher for explaining the meaning and the relations very clearly. After I understood it, I fell in love with the poem and had so many reactions. Why Greek and Trojans would fight with each other? Why Achilles' life would become so miserable in the end? Why the god in the poem could be so different? Those questions made me go through The Iliad again and again.

As a result, in the following articles I want to share with you about this great epic. I will introduce you the poem and the background story so that you will realize how charming it is. So, let's take a journey to Greece and Troy.