Hector

In this we see the death of Patroclos, Sarpedon, Hector, and many more through the choice of Achilles to have the gods be involved and Zeus not only trying to help Achilles, but also the other gods helping their favorite side. Again, the gods have great ability to interfere and influence the life of humans…

mortality is what makes humans unique from gods. Occasionally, characters are even aware of this notion like in the case of Hector, “I wish I were as sure of immortality and eternal youth and honor like Apollo’s and Pallas Athena’s as I am that this is a black day for the Greeks” (Iliad 8.548-551). After Hector imposes his will upon the Greeks and lights fire to their campsites, Hector shouts this at the end of his cheer for the Trojan war successes. It is important to note that this comparison…

die and the destruction caused to cities and other societies. Hector throughout the story presents this selfish act as he desires war against the Trojans. He states " o king of nations! whose superior sway (Returns Achilles) all our hosts obey! To keep or send the presents, be thy care; To us, 'tis equal: all we ask is war. (580). Hector call for war represents the idiosyncratic desire for fame found in Ancient Greece. Although Hector could potentially strive for a diplomatic approach to this…

Hector killed Achilleus 's best friend, Patroclus, in the battlefield and when Achilleus found this out, he loses his mind and decided to return to the battlefield. With the return of Achilleus, they won the war. Achilleus dragged the dead Hector 's body behind the chariot. Apollo showed pity on Hector and guarded his body so that the body would not be torn out when Achilleus dragged it. God Zeus sent Priam alone to Achilleus 's tent to get Hectors body back by giving ransom…

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 important Greek mythology figure. He also had a loyal loving heart that been shown through his deep friendship with Patroclus and the love that he had for Briseis. With all the demigods that Greek mythology has introduced us to.…

warrior of the Greeks, or Achaeans, and Hector the “last defence” of the Trojans. the Iliad focuses on the trials and tribulations of these, and other, warriors. Though they are certainly fearless on the battlefield, these fighters are far from unbreakable. Often, disputes and battles are brought to a pause so that their participants may express their grievances against the conditions of war or the events of their past. These mighty warriors…

seen in various works throughout Greek Literature. In several Greek pieces of literary work, the heroes aimed at having everlasting honor as it ensured continuity in the social memory of those they left behind long after their deaths. In the Iliad, Hector is preparing…

‘Troy’(2004), the big budget hollywood movie, directed by Wolfgang Peterson, was based on the famous Trojan war that was waged against the city of Troy by the Greeks. It is considered the biggest and the most gruesome war of the Greek mythology and so far several poems and plays have been written by the Greek poets and authors describing the incidences and that took place during the war, the valour of some specific soldiers, the importance of Gods and their role during the war etc. One of the…

it 's about getting even for past events. A battle field is ironic sense Achilles wanted Hector dead and many people have died at war. “Life or death, now prove yourself a spearmen, a daring man of war” (beers 61). The fight is serious for survival and Achilles didn 't seem to be worried. “The end closed in around him” (beers 65) Anger and rage can contribute to death, this affects the mood because if Hector never killed Achilles good friend he would still be alive, one act changed everything.…

friends and one gets killed. A man name Hector killed Achilles, best friend Patroclus. “Hector, Surely you thought where you stripped Patroclus armor, that you, you would never be safe.”(line 167, pg73) What Achilles was speaking about is that Hector killed Patroclus thinking that it was Achilles but, in all reality it was Patroclus in Achilles armor. Athena was sent down from the gods to save Achilles and help him kill Hector in a way. In the end Hector ends up trying to get Achilles to give…