Achilles Fatal Flaw

“There are no covenants between sheep and wolves nor between you and me,” wrote Achilles. According to mythology, Achilles was a hero to the Greeks, he was one of the greatest warriors that participated in the Trojan War, and he was the protagonist of Homer’s epic, the Iliad. But because of his “fatal flaw” and his tragic death, it resulted in ending the hero he was. Achilles and his background history, his fights for his honor, and even his death are just three of the many reasons he fulfilled one of the most famous Greeks Heros. To begin with, Achilles was the child of Peleus a mortal and the king of the Myrmidons and Thetis a nymph, which makes Achilles considered a demigod. Most people think of Achilles as just a greek, that got shot …show more content…
Achilles attended in a lot of battles and wars. He was determined to finish and win those battles, including the one when his best friend died. He became very determined to get revenge in the battle. First, Achilles's mother foretold him, saying that, “his fate was either to gain glory and die early, or to live a long, but inglorious life” The hero chose the latter and take a part in the Trojan War (Mythindex.com). Next, because Hector had stolen Achilles armor, Thetis had given him a shield and new armor to protect him in battle. Achilles pursued Hector and engaged him in a one-on-one battle. Despite his valiant efforts, Hector lost. Achilles then dragged Hector’s body behind his chariot, and past the Tomb of Patroclus (Theoi.com). Finally, at one point during the war, Achilles captured a beautiful princess named Briseis and fell in love with her. However, the leader of the Greek army, Agamemnon became furious with him and took Briseis away from him. Achilles then became very depressed and refused to fight for Agamemnon (ducksters.com). Achilles loved to start and end a good fight. Winning was his goal and passion. To start a battle means to end with