Nicomachean Ethics · Character
Diomede
Greek hero in the Iliad, used as example of valor.
minor
First appearance: book i
Diomede's tie to Hector is one of the pressures that moves Nicomachean Ethics—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned alongside Hector as an example of political courage driven by honor.
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With Hector (rivalry): Diomede and Hector are enemy warriors on opposite sides of the Trojan War. With Homer (professional): Homer is the poet who includes Diomede as a character in the Iliad. With Glaucus (friendship):…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Friendship
Character groups
- Homeric exemplars of virtue
- Philosophers, poets, and historical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Hector
rivalry · negative
Diomede and Hector are enemy warriors on opposite sides of the Trojan War. How this plays out →
- Homer
professional · positive
- Glaucus
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Diomede appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Several Moral Virtues and Vices
- Chapter VIII: The Varieties of Courage
- Chapter IX: On Suffering Injustice and Doing Injustice
Chapter companion notes
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