The Iilad

Similarities

Some similarities that i found between the movie and the book were interesting. First they portrayed Achilles as a great warrior. He was the best the world has ever seen. Next there are the disputes between Agamemnon and Achilles. Achilles' anger is very evident in both of the stories. In both they fight Troy and they go to war over Helen. The book talks about the Mermadons. They are the best fighters in Greece and they are under Achillies command. Also Hector is portrayed at an very great and honorable. He is also Troy's best fighter. Also we see Prium the King of Troy have the archetype of wise old man. He gives advice to his sons and always seems cool and calm.

Differences
Some differences i noticed were that the movie wasn't as detailed with the names and other sepcifics. An example would be Bresaius, Achilles girl. In the book she is the daughter of the priest. Also you see the gods play and important role. They are talked about but you don't physically see them. The creators of the movie wanted to make it more realistic. Also the movies doesn't talk a whole lot about Achilles anger. The movie is more focused on the war and less on the personal struggles; although they are there it doesn't seem like that is why the movie was made. In the begining of the book the chorus talks about how this story is about the anger of Achilles. Part of his anger can't be shown in the movie because he is mad at the gods part of the time. Becuase the movie doesn't show any gods that part of his anger is not shown