The Rise and Fall of Achilles
Achilles is one of the greatest warriors of Greek mythology. The myths state that Achilles was extremely brave, handsome and honorable. Although he was amazingly strong, he had one physical weakness–his “Achilles heel.” Throughout the course of his life, Achilles is bothered about his destiny, which is to die a great warrior. According to the gods, he is to live a short, but glorious life. Contemplating whether or not he should die for the war is a part of Achilles internal struggles.
When Achilles was born, his mother was upset about having a mortal as a son since she was a goddess. So, she focused on turning her son into an immortal. She dipped him in the River Styx, a river of the Underworld, holding him …show more content…
He quickly showed his true ability. While studying the art of war, Achilles met a boy named Patroclus. The boys soon became best friends throughout their childhood and into their adult life. Achilles is very protective of his friend. He was also deeply loyal and would sacrifice anything for his friends and family. During this point of Achilles life he shows more of his humble side than in the later part of his life.
When the Greek army came to recruit Achilles, his mother begged him not to go to war. The gods had warned her that he would live a short but glorious life if he went away to fight in Troy. Despite his mother’s efforts, Achilles was finally tricked into following King Odysseus. Odysseus was also a well-known Greek warrior. Although Achilles wanted to appease his mother, he also could not avoid his destiny. Achilles continually struggles with his personal desires and his fate throughout his life.
At a young age Achilles was appointed an admiral by Agamemnon because he had proven to be a great leader. From very early in the war, Achilles was recognized as a famous warrior. During his early years at war, he killed king the son of the god Apollo. Apollo was so angry with his son's death that he arranged for Achilles's death. Achilles also killed the family of fifty sons of the Trojan king Priam. In the height of his glory, Achilles displays that he is unsympathetic in
Achilles is one of the greatest warriors of Greek mythology. The myths state that Achilles was extremely brave, handsome and honorable. Although he was amazingly strong, he had one physical weakness–his “Achilles heel.” Throughout the course of his life, Achilles is bothered about his destiny, which is to die a great warrior. According to the gods, he is to live a short, but glorious life. Contemplating whether or not he should die for the war is a part of Achilles internal struggles.
When Achilles was born, his mother was upset about having a mortal as a son since she was a goddess. So, she focused on turning her son into an immortal. She dipped him in the River Styx, a river of the Underworld, holding him …show more content…
He quickly showed his true ability. While studying the art of war, Achilles met a boy named Patroclus. The boys soon became best friends throughout their childhood and into their adult life. Achilles is very protective of his friend. He was also deeply loyal and would sacrifice anything for his friends and family. During this point of Achilles life he shows more of his humble side than in the later part of his life.
When the Greek army came to recruit Achilles, his mother begged him not to go to war. The gods had warned her that he would live a short but glorious life if he went away to fight in Troy. Despite his mother’s efforts, Achilles was finally tricked into following King Odysseus. Odysseus was also a well-known Greek warrior. Although Achilles wanted to appease his mother, he also could not avoid his destiny. Achilles continually struggles with his personal desires and his fate throughout his life.
At a young age Achilles was appointed an admiral by Agamemnon because he had proven to be a great leader. From very early in the war, Achilles was recognized as a famous warrior. During his early years at war, he killed king the son of the god Apollo. Apollo was so angry with his son's death that he arranged for Achilles's death. Achilles also killed the family of fifty sons of the Trojan king Priam. In the height of his glory, Achilles displays that he is unsympathetic in