Cultral expectations and codes of behaviour featured in the Iliad and the movie.

Masculinity and warior cultures were featured in the Iliad. Throughout the Iliad Warefare was one of the most important aspects of society in the Iliad. For men who don’t fully engage with being a warrior would be criticized “I know only cowards depart from battle. / A real warrior stands his ground / Whether he is hit or hits another” - Book 11. The Iliad is based on the masculine ideas of duty, honour and bravery.

Greek cultures compared to 21st century cultures

In the Iliad it is based around 1250 B.C.E and the cultures involved men being forced into the life of a warrior. Soldiers had to act bravely and fight with honour if they did not they would be shunned and basically cast out (in terms of respect). In the 21^st century men would have the option to go to the army they still have to brave and fight with honour for their country.