This shows that Hector loves his brother and shows mercy to him: when instead of seeking revenge for Paris's carelessness for the trouble he caused, Hector is ready to correct his mistakes standing side by side with him at the battlefield. ... First critical mistake that's caused by Hectors pride occurs when he violates the heroic code of honor. ... Hector becomes blind by his glory for the moment after taking down Patroclous and does not realize that Achilies will seek revenge for Hectors actions. ... His obligation to Troy, to his troops, to his family, and to the moral and heroic ...

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Displaying xenia in this society was the only accepted code of moral conduct and was regarded as the golden rule of civility. ... As a result of their disregard for the traditional hospitality standards, both Odysseus and the gods immediately seek revenge and eventually take the lives of every suitor who disrespected the Greek tradition of xenia. ...

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The Greek and Roman spirit influenced the book Aeneid in many ways. Virgil made Aeneas' behavior such that he fully qualified to be called a Roman hero. Aeneas reflected very few Greek traits. He was very much the "Roman hero." Greek heroes were very different from Roman heroes. Will Durant, author ...

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