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Achilles Persuasive Letter

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I have been prized with a beautiful lady named Chryseis from Troy. I am in love with her and would do anything to keep her with me. However, her father, Chryseis, has begged me for his daughter back. I couldn't let this happen, so I refused. Because of this our city was attacked by the god, Apollo. Rage filled me and I was not to be disrespected like this. Our best soldier, Achilles, confronted me about this and begged me to give Chryseis back, but I wouldn't let this happen. Why should he, a mere soldier, keep his prize while I must ve mien up. I am the king, and I deserve to be respected. What is best must be given to me no other should have anything better than me. We got into an argument that seemed to last forever. Achilles would scold
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