ENGL 2100Y Chapter N/A: SQ Week 3 - Women and Warriors (Sept. 19)
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Identify at least two phrases that illustrate these values and show how the ideal is communicated. Qualities that seem to be valued most in this society are bravery, heroism, loyalty, determination, and strength. It is better to avenge one"s friend than to mourn overmuch. Each of us shall abide the end of this world"s life; let him who can bring about fame before death that is best for the unloving man after he is gone (lines 1386-1389). This quote encompasses all the attributes a warrior must have after the death of one of his own. He must show bravery, heroism, loyalty, determination, and strength to avenge the death of one of their own. Not easily did i escape with my life that undersea battle, did my brave deed with difficultly indeed, the battle would have been over at once, if god had not guarded me (lines 1655-1658)