호메로스 서사시의 구조연구 = A closer look at Homeric epic structure

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It is undeniable that Achilles and Odysseus are opposites in many ways. So are the Iliad and the Odyssey. Despite all the differences, I argue that there is a common coherent conception of heroism in both epics, which differentiates both heroes from other characters. Each hero undergoes a character evolution in the course of the poem. At the end, Achilles and Odysseus win a new sort of honour which is different from anything we know in the heroic tradition. The discussion will be made under a number of headings: Experience and Acceptance of Death, Pity, New Heroism of Humanity. We are repeatedly told that the heroes were much bigger and stronger than we are. No matter how we try, we cannot hope to have that sort of greatness. However, Homer introduces us a new heroism of Achilles and Odysseus at the end of each poem, based on humanity. Then, we also could pursue a truly heroic value of pity and magnanimity as the greatest heroes themselves did, under the same human condition. In this way, Homer fills the gap between heroes and us.