Because I could actually stop for death.
Spencer Wood
Our view of Death has changed greatly from how the ancients viewed it. The modern view of Death is that it can be cheated or it is avoidable. This can be seen in many stories from Harry Potter to Frankenstein. Also, we view death as a punishment for those who trespass against the moral order or a ritual of purification for those who died at the hand of evil.
However, these men, in the beginning, are openly welcoming and accepting of Death. Saying things like "But why weep now? It's over for us, over for them." Death was very real for these men. And it's not like these men are of a warrior race who that glory can only be achieved in death in battle, these men saw Death as just a part of life that just simply happened. The Herald even says, "...Zeus will have the hero's share of fame - he did all the work. That's all I have to say." This shows that they view their fate as just grain tossed around and blown into oblivion by the wind, and their actions are mostly futile.
*sorry this post has nothing to with Emily Dickinson I just needed a title pun*
brenna and hannah were blessed my my commentary
Our view of Death has changed greatly from how the ancients viewed it. The modern view of Death is that it can be cheated or it is avoidable. This can be seen in many stories from Harry Potter to Frankenstein. Also, we view death as a punishment for those who trespass against the moral order or a ritual of purification for those who died at the hand of evil.
However, these men, in the beginning, are openly welcoming and accepting of Death. Saying things like "But why weep now? It's over for us, over for them." Death was very real for these men. And it's not like these men are of a warrior race who that glory can only be achieved in death in battle, these men saw Death as just a part of life that just simply happened. The Herald even says, "...Zeus will have the hero's share of fame - he did all the work. That's all I have to say." This shows that they view their fate as just grain tossed around and blown into oblivion by the wind, and their actions are mostly futile.
*sorry this post has nothing to with Emily Dickinson I just needed a title pun*
brenna and hannah were blessed my my commentary
Death in Greek culture was apart of everyday life. To me though the gods have way more importance that in Gilgamesh. They are known for interacting with humans. Their fate may be just grains in the wind yet the gods still take part in human ordeals.
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