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Hector Vs Achilles

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In the book Iliad several of the male characters exhibit brave characteristics, consistent with the epic soldier’s code of ancient Greece. The two heroes that we will focus on in this paper are Achilles and Hector who both found themselves trying to win the glory of battle. While trying to focus on winning we acknowledge that both of our greatest warriors share many similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses. Before we dig to deep lets gain a better understanding of who these warriors were and why they were in battle with one another.

Achilles is the greatest warrior in the Greek Army, his desire to fight Hector is to seek revenge due to Hector killing his friend. Hector is the greatest warrior in the Trojan army. He kills Achilles best friend, because when the God Apollo strikes Patroclus from his horse, he gave Hector the opportunity to slay Patroclus and strip the corpse of his armor. He is trying to decide whether he should fight back. In our reading it shows that Hector is very concerned about fighting in this war. He is concern with leaving his family behind and leaving his city in a depressed state if he dies. …show more content…

Both of these are the best of the best in their army. Hector and Achilles are very prideful meaning that they both shared the eagerness to not back down from a fight. Hector’s pride helps him become a great warrior; it also leads to his downfall to the city. Achilles pride helps him become a great warrior, but hinders him by his need to rule. Although their similarities hinder them it also gave them confidence and bravery. Overall, their main objective was to achieve glory in order to be the hero that their homeland

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