Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 59 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
- In the laments of Homer, the focus is on personal reflections and the impact of loss, rather than on martial glory.
- The positioning of speakers in the laments serves to shift from intimate relationships to a broader perspective, highlighting the universal aspects of grief.
- Helen's lament for Hektor in Iliad 24 humanizes Hektor, emphasizing his kindness and protective nature, rather than his heroism in battle.