The Iliad - Homer

Narrate how King Agamemnon shows stubbornness of heart in books 1-5

  Cite modern day examples/people who display the same stubbornness of heart.

Agamemnon chose to satisfy his own need rather than the safety of his kingdom. He didn’t stop Apollo from destroying his city all because of his love for Achilles’ spouse. The destruction of his kingdom lasted for nine days until his dominions expressed themselves to him but King Agamemnon didn’t listen to his dominions’ pleads. The only time King Agamemnon would hand over his grip upon the daughter of Apollo’s priest is when Achilles surrenders his spouse to him. For the safety of the kingdom, Achilles gave up his spouse with a heavy heart and the intent for revenge against King Agamemnon. The stubbornness of King Agamemnon leads to the destruction of his kingdom and a new foe.

Today, some people exhibit same stubbornness of heart like King Agamemnon. The greediness some people in our society makes them stubborn enough for them not to give up their power and pride over those people who are lower than them. Stubbornness often leads to more problems because people seldom admit their mistakes and their failure to fulfill their responsibilities and duties.

Stubborn people in our society, just like King Agamemnon in the story, are very common for us nowadays. They are present not only in the politics, media, and education but also in our family. Most of teenagers are stubborn. They refused to obey their elders and admit their mistakes. The eyes of teenagers are covered with what they believe in and with what the trend of the environment they live in told them. Youth of today are often like this and by the time they realize it, it’s too late already, just like King Agamemnon in the story of Iliad.