Iliad1, controlled vengence by strength

And calm the rising tempest of his soul.
Just as in anguish of suspense he stay'd,
While half unsheathed appear'd the glittering blade,57
[pg 009]
    Here the author portrays the anguish of the moment and the heaviness of emotion on Agamemnon’s heart.  He is story and displaying with authority and strength.He is in charge and the anguish pushes him to hold his position and authority sternly and with might.  The sward is half unsheathed and vengence is to control as well as to maintain his energy and authority.  The sword is the extention of the might he might need to hold power and control , by sight it has already invoked the control; of it’s strength and holder.