In the Iliad by Homer, the plot revolves around the anger of Achilles. ... Thus Achilles" feud affects the plot and flow of the Iliad. ... Achilles anger seems to take on a life of its own, dictating what Achilles says and does. ... Achilles last act of anger is one with Hector's body. ... The Iliad uses Achilles" anger to create conflict. ...
In this essay I will examine a main character Achilles who is seen as a hero. ... First of all, the story is centers on the rage of Achilles. ... Among these is his beloved, Patroclus, who dies in Achilles uniform, attempting to ward off destruction from the Greeks while Achilles, defending his own standard of honor. ... Only Patroclus' death is able to stir Achilles to fight. ... Achilles is a hero and an example of a great warrior. ...
One of the main elements of the Iliad is the rage of Achilles. ... In the beginning of the Iliad when Agamemnon takes Achilles" prize that was given to Achilles by the Greeks. ... However, Achilles does not want to come back. ... Achilles refuses, however Patroclus decides he should go. ... Patroclus goes into the war in Achilles place. ...
However, when looking in detail at both men, Odysseus and Achilles, Achilles has much more in common with Socrates than one would expect. Achilles was the most gifted Achaean to grace the battlefield. ... The Iliad paints the picture of Achilles, a self-centered, yet honorable man. ... After an argument with Agamemnon, Achilles withdraws from the Trojan War. ... After deciding to enter the war, Achilles effectively manages to beat death by entering the battle not being afraid, the very attribute that Socrates shares with Achilles. ...
"Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus' son Achilles/ and its devastation" (Homer 1.1-2). ... After having been offended by Achilles' suggestion at giving up his prize without fair compensation, Agamemnon declares that he will only give up Chryseis if in return he can have Achilles prize, Briseis. Knowing that he cannot refuse his kings request, Achilles does what he is told. ... It is not until book 16 that Patroklos finally confronts Achilles about his behavior and though he does not try to convince Achilles to join in battle, he asks only to allow his men to go forth and fight. ... W...
Even Patroclus, suited in Achilles armor, does not phase Hector, but rather intrigues Hector and causes him to stay and fight with the one whom he thought was Achilles. ... Hector steals Achilles' armor off of Patroclus' dead body and almost acts as if he has killed the great Achilles himself to earn the armor, rather than just Patroclus. ... Regardless, once Hector has calmed down a bit, he realizes that he really is no match for Achilles. ... Later in the Iliad, Hector has another lapse in courage when he meets Achilles right outside the gates of Troy. Hector does not stand up and ...
This determination to live represents the importance of survival for both Achilles and Patroclus's sake. ... Achilles should have been in battle, and Patroclus should have never approached the city. ... Hector who anticipated vultures feeding off of Patroclus; begged Achilles to have mercy on his dead corpse, and allow there to be a proper burial (rather than eaten by dogs). ... In the death of Hector, Achilles compares his battle with Hector as something between "men and lions- wolves and lambs" (lines 309-310). ... This is seen when Achilles was "scanning " Hector's "splendid b...
His death also helps the reader identify with Achilles" rage when Achilles finally confronts Hector in battle. If Patroclus was not such a tragic character, Achilles would be considered out of control and rash in the way he deals with Hector after he kills him. ... This, of course, holds true until he meets Achilles in his final battle. ... This leads to the reader cheering for Achilles, not Hector, in their final meeting. ... Once he strips the armor from the dead body, Hector has sealed his final meeting with Achilles and his eventual death. ...
One may believe that there is only one hero in the Iliad, Achilles. ... He helps mediate between Agamemnon and Achilles during their quarrel and often prevents them and other warriors from making rash decisions. In Book IX, Odysseus" eloquence reminds Achilles of his duty: What you must do is to keep a check on that proud spirit of yours; for a kind heart is a better thing than pride. ... The fact that Odysseus was sent to speak to Achilles shows that the Achaeans feel his abilities as a speaker and leader are as important as strength. ... He also distinguishes himself by valour and w...
