In this essay we are to compare Gilgamesh with Achilles as characters. ... However, Achilles was well aware of his mortality. ... Patroclus becomes the prime motivation for Achilles to return to battle. ... Achilles returns to the battlefield with the intentions of avenging Patroclus' death by killing Hector. Even though the gods had warned him that killing Hector could cost him his life, he wasn't afraid of dying because then it would mean that he would be with Patroclus at last. ...

• Word Count: 1671
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School