Hector

Looted Art It is because of the looting, we have lost thousands of art pieces and possibly never learned about artists that have existed. I chose this article because it shows how looting has been an ongoing problem almost from ever since the beginning of art. This article explains that almost every country when it would acquire new lands and conquer other countries would take over their art and make it their own. This way it would bring more wealth to the nation that is taking over. But not…

described by her as hideous, a monster, a creature who should hide himself from all of humanity, different, ugly, disgusting. His name was Hector. Hector was half tree half human. Bark like scales, root shaped limbs, hair replaced by leaves, everything a normal person would find abnormal, everything different from what people were used to, he was a monster. At birth, Hector had been thrown out by his mother…

conflicts between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how they affect the Achaeans’ defeat of the Trojans. In the Iliad, Hector and Achilles are both considered Epic Heroes, but I believe that Achilles has friends and enemies that are more powerful than Hector’s, and he has worked more miracles, making him the better example of an Epic Hero. The first Epic Hero characteristic shared between Hector and Achilles are their powerful allies. Achilles’ friends are Hephaestus, Thetis, and Patroclus.…

He wasn’t fighting for the Greeks he was fighting for avenues and grief. The cause of Achilles death was caused by Patroclus death. Achilles knows that Hector death would lead up to his death. The decision between living a long easy life verse living a short glorified life weighed in after Agamemnon took his prize given to him for his hard work. Agamemnon knows he was wrong for treating the high priest…

Hector This is what I will advise Hector, marketing director, on Dana’s preferential treatment for the employee she has started dating and their public display of affection: “Hector, I know you concerned about Dana’s relationship with another employee. We do not have policy prohibiting dating. However, our handbook states the following, “Although this policy does not prevent the development of friendships or romantic relationships between coworkers, it does establish very clear boundaries as to…

demigod, the character that truly embodies heroism is the Trojan prince, Hector. Hectors heroism is supported by the acclaimed writer and book critic, Bernard Knox, who defines heroism as willingness to give up one’s glory, dedication to an ill-fated populous, unflinching bravery and familial compassion (Knox). Hector lives up to the criteria of a hero through his effortless courage, his commitment to his…

Greek army. The level of Achilles’s skill was demonstrated when Hector, the leader of the Trojan and allied armies, was faced with the challenge of battling Achilles. As Achilles approached Hector in this scene, Homer described Achilles as “…looking like the god of war…his bronze armor glowed like a blazing fire or the rising sun” (Book 22, Lines 133-137). As Achilles ran towards Hector, Hector fled in fear of his own demise; Hector was Troy’s greatest fighter (Book 22,…

remain loyal to Greek Army, and has the right to refuse any orders from his commander. This is much different from Hector. He stays loyal to the Trojan cause. Even though he Is the prince of troy and considered the greatest fighter, he is known for being prideful but loyal to his army. In an article written by Michael Davis called” Achilles and Hector: The Homeric Hero” he states “Hector 's civil hubris proves to be the ground of his ultimate identity with Achilles. It is this shame which,…

In the Iliad, arete is fulfilled through actions, specifically through battle. Hector had to make a choice when his wife, Andromache, asked him to stay and not go to battle. Andromache begs him to stay because she knows he will die and leave her a widow and his son an orphan. Hector replied, “…I’ve learned it all to well. To stand up bravely, always to fight in the front ranks of soldiers, winning my father great glory, glory for myself” (p. 210, 527-529). You can see Hector’s courage and…

Troy’s beloved Hector has fallen to the hands of Achilles, and his body is now under the control of his killer. Hector’s father, Prium, goes to Achilles’ tent to ransom the body of his prized son in order to have him return to Troy to grieve his death properly. Prium shows an abundance of courage and distress in the scene when he visits Achilles’ tent. Prium, king of Troy, exemplifies great courage to go near his sons’ killer. As soon as he enters Achilles’ tent, Prium “stood close to…