Achilles was considered a hero because, he was the son of a Greek goddess Thetis. Which signified that he was a hero in the Greek mythology. Although in the ancient Greek world he was thought of as a hero for his parentage and special abilities he had gained because of that, and because Thetis had dipped him into the River Styx when he was young, which makes him almost invincible. Therefore, I believe that Achilles shouldn't be thought of as a hero. Even though he proved himself as a valiant warrior, being brave and having great strength, but he was also very prideful and he had a hard time controlling his emotions. Achilles was provoked and driven by anger and due to that he seeks revenge on Hector for killing his "dearest comrade". He then avenges his friend by killing Hector. Which is why I don't believe that Achilles should be considered or thought of as a hero because no hero kills somebody just for revenge or to satisfy himself. I do agree that Achilles was a very brave soldier in the war and he has a loveable heart because he wept when his friend was killed, but heroes don't do the things Achilles did for instance, Achilles acted like a spoiled brat at times, he was even manipulating his mother to put the Greeks into believing that they can't win without him. Achilles was …show more content…
Hero's admire achievements and noble qualities and have great courage. Heroes help others because they love helping people and they don't do certain things just to get revenge. People look up to heroes when they did something so great and powerful but what Achilles did was wrong, murdering somebody shouldn't be something that is beneficial for others in the ancient world. Hero's come in so many different forms just like us humans but not Achilles, he is different in so many ways but he isn’t a hero in today's