Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 10, No 4 (2025)

Reinterpreting Heroism: A queer Lens on Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles

Valerie, Clairine (Unknown)
Tamba, Mariana Cecilia (Unknown)
Siregar, Lailan Haz Anugrahyuni (Unknown)
Ayudhea, Fasya (Unknown)
Syahputra, Fikry Prastya (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

The Exploration of heroism and queer identity in literature is important for understanding today's values and emotional experiences. While many traditional stories focus on physical strength and bravery, there is a lack of research on how these ideas can be redefined through emotions and vulnerability. This study looks at Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles, specifically how the story, told from Patroclus's viewpoint, changes the usual ideas of what it means to be a hero. Using a qualitative approach with close reading and textual analysis, the research shows how love and emotional connections are seen as heroic qualities. The main finding is that true heroism includes empathy and selflessness, challenging outdated masculine ideals. In conclusion, the study suggests that Miller’s fresh take encourages readers to adopt a broader view of heroism, highlighting the importance of emotional depth in our understanding of human experience.

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Journal Info

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jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...