Achilles’ Approach to Life. The Iliad, a magnificent narrative to say the least, is an epic that focuses on the behavioral development of the main character Achilles. In addition to that, the epic carries through the conflict of two prevalent civilizations during that era. Greece and Troy are engaged in a bloodshed war that is sparkled up through the abduction of the queen of Sparta Helen, orchestrated by Paris the prince of Troy. It is imperative to understand that both nations have not had excellent diplomatic relations prior to this incident. Menelaus’ public humiliation not only intensifies the tensions between the two civilizations, it equally allows Agamemnon, king of Greece, to seize over the great city of Troy and to defend the honor
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It is clear that Achilles is driven by fame and glory. It is one of the main reasons he participates in this war, he aims to attain honor and glory by excelling in the battlefield. Since he is a mortal, he hopes to achieve a certain extent of immortality by marking an indelible seal on his name, he simply wishes his name to never be …show more content…
That warrior may be serving his nation but it does not prevent him either to attain those personal accolades. This is portrayed in Achilles where he joins the war with his Myrmidons to defend the honor of Menelaus and the Achaeans. In spite of that glorious cause, he also joins the war aiming to achieve his personal desires. In the book, Achilles is associated with a predetermined fate before going to war. His mother, Thetis, tells him that he can remain home, form a family and have a prolonged and fulfilling life but his name will eventually die and be forgotten. If he goes to war, he will be able to gain his desires; moreover, his name will be remembered for centuries but he will not return home. Throughout the epic, Achilles continuously struggles to cope with his destiny. It is to my understanding that every warrior consciously thinks about making it back home safe even in our modern
It is clear that Achilles is driven by fame and glory. It is one of the main reasons he participates in this war, he aims to attain honor and glory by excelling in the battlefield. Since he is a mortal, he hopes to achieve a certain extent of immortality by marking an indelible seal on his name, he simply wishes his name to never be …show more content…
That warrior may be serving his nation but it does not prevent him either to attain those personal accolades. This is portrayed in Achilles where he joins the war with his Myrmidons to defend the honor of Menelaus and the Achaeans. In spite of that glorious cause, he also joins the war aiming to achieve his personal desires. In the book, Achilles is associated with a predetermined fate before going to war. His mother, Thetis, tells him that he can remain home, form a family and have a prolonged and fulfilling life but his name will eventually die and be forgotten. If he goes to war, he will be able to gain his desires; moreover, his name will be remembered for centuries but he will not return home. Throughout the epic, Achilles continuously struggles to cope with his destiny. It is to my understanding that every warrior consciously thinks about making it back home safe even in our modern