In contrast to the other warriors, Hector displays a calmer, more judicious demeanor, showing his maturity and greater level of intellect. ... 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. ... From Homer's description, the reader can tell that Hector has a more modern view of women in contrast with other heroes, who seem to view women as mere prizes. ... Hector steals Achilles' armor off of Patroclus' dead body and almost acts as if he has killed the great A...

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• Grade Level: High School

In contrast, Hector is eager to return there, even though Andromache, his wife, pleads with him to stay behind with her and their infant son, Astyanax. ... 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, bu...

• Word Count: 1928
• Approx Pages: 8
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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. ... After an argument with Agamemnon, Achilles withdraws from the Trojan War. ... It is not until after his dearest friend is killed at the hand of Hector that Achilles decides that he will fight. ... By contrast, when looking at Odysseus" life, Odysseus survived the Trojan War, and was on his way home. ...

• Word Count: 1319
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School