Achilles

Achilles is now in possession of the new armor that has been forged for him. Agamemnon and Achilles reconcile with each other at the pre-battle meeting that Achilles called. Before heading into battle, he allows his armies to eat. Achilles refuses to eat anything, since he has not yet slain Hector, but eventually has his stomach filled by Athena. This occurs after he sits near Patroclus reminiscing. Achilles enters the battle accepting his fate and ready to fight for his fallen friend. The Gods…

Mark Armour Geography and History October 31 [oOoOo… Spooky!] 2016 Word length: 818 words Week 5 Topic: Consider Who Was the Better Man, Achilles or Hector? War can be a painful time for all. Those who go to war are attacked not only physically, but mentally. The constant stress, combined with the possibility of losing one’s friends and family, most definitely takes its toll on soldiers in any war. The Iliad by Homer is about one of the most famous wars in history. In the story, the Trojan…

While Achilles is the son of a sea nymph, Penthesileia is the daughter of the mighty war god Ares. In the Posthomerica, is states, “of the tireless war god’s daughter in her long greaves.” Though Ares does not directly intervene during the Trojan war to aid Penthesileia in the battle, Quintus notes how she is clothed in armor given by her divine father. As she steps onto the battlefield, Quintus writes, “Her armor finely wrought, the war god’s gift.” Her armor, created by the gods, is befitting…

must, so she leaves Olympus to the scene of Hector being cut off by Achilles in their chase from safety. After the gobbet, Athena intervened, encouraging Achilles to rest while she convinces Hector to stop running and engage in combat. The narrator throughout is the Bard, speaking to the audience, with emphasis on the gods’ POV. The Bard is painting the thick of the plot, the dramatic scenes of the long awaited Hector vs. Achilles battle, and how it occurred. The gobbet begins with a simile of…

Achilles a man of pride and honor for is not the man you think he has been. You would think he would be the one with the most respect for all who have put their lives in the way for their country and army. Yet he is a destroying and disrespectful Warrior with no respect to another solider after he kills him. Achilles is more sinning than sinned because he will kill anyone standing in his way, he killed Hector, and he disrespected Hector’s body after killing him. Achilles is a sinning…

many traits that determine if they are truly heroes. Achilles was the mightiest of all the Greek warriors and had a huge impact on the battlefield. Achilles was a killing machine, slaughtering Trojans with ease. Achilles was so feared on the battlefield, enemies would cower before him. If one fought achilles, you would have two choices. Either try to die in most honorable way possible or beg to be taken prisoner. Achilles was not known to take prisoners or show any kind of mercy.…

Achilles is one of the greatest warriors of all times in Greek mythology. He was a demigod popularly known for his brave actions, handsome look, battling skills, and leadership. He is the son of the mortal king Peleus and the goddess of sea Thetis. His mom worries and protection has created his only weakness that was contributed to his death. Since his fate was to become a mighty warrior his mom fears did not stop his fate. His role in the Trojan war, and how he killed Hector made him a very…

Achilles battles constantly with his king Agamemnon. This causes many of the problems that face the Greeks as they battle against the city of Troy and the Trojan soldiers. Agamemnon offends Achilles severely when he requires Achilles to give him his woman Briseis, whom Achilles loved. Achilles withdraws from the battle knowing that the Greek armies cannot win without his participation. Achilles has several flaws, though he has lived by the heroic code all of his life. He is too proud, which…

The story of Achilles as it is presented in The Iliad by Homer has many takeaway lessons, from those concerning love to those about forgiveness. However, when it comes to educating the young guardians from Plato’s The Republic, Achilles should not be studied, least of all as a role model. This is the case for several reasons, one being that Achilles’ actions alone do not align with the desired ideals of the guardians, another being that the few things that Achilles does have to offer are often…

Is Achilles a hero or not a hero is the big question asked. Achilles is the major protagonist/antagonist of the story. It all starts with the fight with Agamemnon and his withdrawal from their battle together, to Patroclus’s death, and finally Hector’s slaying. Achilles wrath decided the fate of many Trojan and Greek warriors. Although the reputation of Achilles claims him to be the perfect warrior, strongest of the Greeks, the poem spends more time on the man than on his reputation. Achilles…