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    throughout the story. The next person was Hector. Hector is a Trojan warrior and also the brother of Paris. Paris took Helen which is why the war between the Trojans and Greeks started. Hector is fighting for Paris in this myth. Hector’s greatest strength is his ability to fight as a great warrior. This is a weakness because he kills people without thinking of the consequences which causes him problems in the end. “ My death now awaits me,” Hector concluded. “ I see no way to avoid…

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    of Troy and have everything that came with Troy. When Achilles talks to Ajax in 9.790 he shows his hatred for Hector and calling him arrogant. However, Achilles knows that Hector has a wife and kid but he still wants to fight. Which is ironic because Hector did not approve of the fights between the Greeks and Trojans. Homer for the duration of The Iliad gives a outlook perspective of Hector of a loving peaceful genuine kind of guy. For an example, in 9.410 he talks about his wife Andromache and…

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    Heroes In The Iliad

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    side. But, Hector, the leader of the Trojan army is the strongest representation of a hero for this time period. A hero from ancient Greece isn't that much different than a modern day hero, considering they both have the same heroic qualities. Arland D. William Jr. more commonly known as The Man in the Water is remembered by his heroic action…

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    Rehabilitation Model

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    With particular reference to course material, R. v. Paul-Hector draws significant reference to the Rehabilitation Model of Justice, the notion of probationary sentences, the importance of aggravating and mitigating factors and the concept of sentencing. The objective of this analysis is to determine the importance of the aforementioned elements in relation to R. v. Paul-Hector and explain their similarity to course material. R. v. Paul-Hector adapts the major tenets of the Rehabilitation Model…

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    negative action, there is an equal reaction. In the novel Holes by Louis Sachar, protagonist Stanley Yelnats undergoes an arduous journey brought about by the actions of his ancestors. Because of the karma of the Yelnats family, the Walker family, and Hector Zeroni, Stanley Yelnats IV fulfills his destiny of going to Camp Green Lake and bringing his family out of poverty. To begin, Stanley’s superstitious beliefs, fostered by his family’s stories of an alleged curse, influences Stanley to…

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    achievement of one’s immortal fame. It is a glory that lives on past the expiry of ones mortal life and is often the driving force behind many attitudes and actions of the central characters within the Iliad. This is especially prominent in the case of Hector and Achilles, Both characters are considered hero’s in their own right and are looked up to by the greeks. They both are part of the war that is the driving source of plot within the Iliad, where they make decisions, sometimes against…

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    Rachael Steed, Alyssa Williams Miami University 1a. While Watson’s Marketing VP Brian Morris was on vacation, an issue arose concerning two employees, Emily and Hector, and a manager, Jack. Both employees asked Jack for a recommendation to help further their careers, but Jack passed them over. Hector and Emily felt Jack was being unfair and went to Morris to contest Jack’s position. To solve this interpersonal conflict, Morris must consider all three perspectives. Emily is an…

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    The Iliad By Homer

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    hatred for Hector and calls him arrogant. However, Achilles knows that Hector has a wife and kid, but he still wants to fight, which is ironic because Hector did not approve of fights between Greeks and Trojans. Homer over the duration of The Iliad, gives a unique perspective of Hector as a loving, and peaceful guy. For an example, in 9.410 he talks about his wife Andromache and his admiration and respect for her, which is ironic because when she was waiting at the gate of Troy Hector chose to…

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    have a reason to fight and war is considered the best way to resolve the dispute over Helena. In The Iliad troy is destined to lose the war and all of Priam’s children will die. Homer recognizes the humanity of the Trojans when Hector says to…

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    which makes him almost immortal which, means that Hector has little to no chance to defeat him. Achilles will fight anyone to show his power and to have glory to his name that would be remembered forever. Since Hector killed Patroclus, thinking it was Achilles, he thought he was even more powerful. Then he realized it was not Achilles so he became even more determined to kill him which, also made Achilles mad that Hector killed his cousin. Hector then says, “For me it would be a great deal…

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