Who Is Menelaus A Hero
Menelaus: King of Sparta
Menelaus, the king of Sparta, played a very important role and contributed significantly to the Trojan War. Fueled by the motive to pursue love, Menelaus and Paris fought for Helen of Troy’s affection and love, who was the girl they both wished to wed. This started the commencement of the war which lasted for ten years. I believe Menelaus was a hero throughout the Trojan War because he fought for his love (The Macmillan Book 148-9).
Aphrodite made a deal with Paris that if she won the apple for a beauty contest, she would give him Helen of Troy (Trojan War). Helen was already married to Menelaus, but Aphrodite’s ignorance interfered with their marriage. After Eros, Aphrodite's son, shot an arrow at Helen, she ran away …show more content…
Although Menelaus is immortal, his emotions are still present in him. The second thoughts he has, is seen as sympathy towards others and this demonstrates him as a person with humane morals. Menelaus fights like a brave soldier, even when he was wounded, and he helped carry Patroclus’ body out of battle (Lahanas, Michael). His soul is truly kind and he puts others above himself even when not being able to be physically healthy. Menelaus’ heroic characteristics shine through as a man that will go through obstacles and physical pain to help others. Menelaus was extremely intelligent when defeating the Trojans. His men and him hid inside the Trojan horse, and after entering the city they opened the gates to the army (Parada, Carlos). His elaborate strategy would have costed him his life, but he sacrificed himself all out of love. In conclusion, Menelaus was a hero throughout the war and in his own life and will be remembered as a man who impacted the Trojan War.This evidence portrays Paris as a villain and Menelaus as a hero. They both risked their life for Helen, but yet Menelaus was chosen for his dedication, love, and
Menelaus, the king of Sparta, played a very important role and contributed significantly to the Trojan War. Fueled by the motive to pursue love, Menelaus and Paris fought for Helen of Troy’s affection and love, who was the girl they both wished to wed. This started the commencement of the war which lasted for ten years. I believe Menelaus was a hero throughout the Trojan War because he fought for his love (The Macmillan Book 148-9).
Aphrodite made a deal with Paris that if she won the apple for a beauty contest, she would give him Helen of Troy (Trojan War). Helen was already married to Menelaus, but Aphrodite’s ignorance interfered with their marriage. After Eros, Aphrodite's son, shot an arrow at Helen, she ran away …show more content…
Although Menelaus is immortal, his emotions are still present in him. The second thoughts he has, is seen as sympathy towards others and this demonstrates him as a person with humane morals. Menelaus fights like a brave soldier, even when he was wounded, and he helped carry Patroclus’ body out of battle (Lahanas, Michael). His soul is truly kind and he puts others above himself even when not being able to be physically healthy. Menelaus’ heroic characteristics shine through as a man that will go through obstacles and physical pain to help others. Menelaus was extremely intelligent when defeating the Trojans. His men and him hid inside the Trojan horse, and after entering the city they opened the gates to the army (Parada, Carlos). His elaborate strategy would have costed him his life, but he sacrificed himself all out of love. In conclusion, Menelaus was a hero throughout the war and in his own life and will be remembered as a man who impacted the Trojan War.This evidence portrays Paris as a villain and Menelaus as a hero. They both risked their life for Helen, but yet Menelaus was chosen for his dedication, love, and