Everyone on the other hand loved Achilles. ... Although Achilles is consumed by the bloodlust, pride and wrath, he also shows that he has emotions in the final book when he allows the desecrated body of Hector to be returned to his family and friends. Even though Hector killed Achilles best friend, he does the noble thing and allows the body to be returned to its original home. ... Agamemnon stole Achilles lady because he had to return his. ... Agamemnon and Achilles both held leading roles in the story, but Achilles was the main character. ...

• Word Count: 988
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Once again, Homer masterfully points out the great differences that exist between Hector and Paris. ... Although Hector has been warned by Apollo not to fight Achilles alone, he cannot contain himself when the Greek hero kills his brother. ... When Achilles charges back, Hector must be continually aided by Apollo, who wraps the Trojan in a protective mist. Achilles realizes that he cannot yet fight Hector, for it is not fated by the gods at this point. ... In truth, Achilles' real opponents are not Aeneas and Hector, but Ares and Apollo. ...

• Word Count: 1928
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Agamemnon then gave her back, but he still wanted a girlfriend so he took the girlfriend of Achilles, who was also on the Greek side and the most skilled warrior, this enraged Achilles, so he decided not to fight in the war. Then, the best friend of Achilles, Patroclus, kept trying to persuade him to fight in the war, but found that it was useless, so he took the armor of Achilles and went to battle. He was then shot by Hector, and Apollo guided the arrow. This enraged Achilles so then Achilles started to fight in the war again. Achilles later killed Hector, but Paris shot an arrow at Achilles...

• Word Count: 1162
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Agamemnon then gave her back, but he still wanted a girlfriend so he took the girlfriend of Achilles, who was also on the Greek side and the most skilled warrior, this enraged Achilles, so he decided not to fight in the war. Then, the best friend of Achilles, Patroclus, kept trying to persuade him to fight in the war, but found that it was useless, so he took the armor of Achilles and went to battle. He was then shot by Hector, and Apollo guided the arrow. This enraged Achilles so then Achilles started to fight in the war again. Achilles later killed Hector, but Paris shot an arrow at Achilles...

• Word Count: 1161
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Out of selfishness, he took Achilles' prize, Briseis. His behavior stimulated Achilles' anger as well as god's intention to bring disaster to his army. ... Numerous facts prove that, before Achilles joined the battle against Hector, Agamemnon's personality defects were the cause of several failures of Achaians. ... He tells Achilles, "Run away by all means if your heart drives you. ... His selfishness finally caused the hatred of Achilles and his withdrawal from the war. ...

• Word Count: 734
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School