Agamemnon, the Pathetic Despot

Andrew Porter explores characterization in Homer, from an oral-traditional point of view, through the resonance of words, themes, and back stories from the past and future. He analyzes Agamemnon's character traits in the Iliad, including his qualities as a leader, against events such as his tragic homecoming in the Odyssey.

Andrew Porter exploreaza caracterizarea in Homer, din punct de vedere oral-traditional, prin rezonanta cuvintelor, temelor si „povestirilor din spate” din trecut si viitor. El analizeaza trasaturile de caracter ale lui Agamemnon in Iliada, inclusiv calitatile sale de lider, fata de evenimente precum revenirea sa tragica in Odiseea.