to not fight would display fear. The most powerful warriors were Hector and Achilles. Both men were given the title of heroes and displayed great power‚ skills and courage. But the values of Hector and Achilles proved to be different from one another as displayed in the people of today’s society. Dignity‚ pride‚ honor‚ glory‚ fame‚ and revenge are still evident‚ but the way in which one achieves them today is different. Hector is the prince of Troy and a mighty warrior. He is the son of King
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in pushing the Trojans back from the beaches he was killed by Hector the leader of the Trojans. After hearing of the death of his cherished friend‚ Achilles grieved knowing that it would have been him if he had stayed in the war. After the death of his friend‚ Achilles decided to end his protest. With this built up anger he fought and killed many Trojans but‚ he was always seeking out Hector. After finding his prey‚ Achilles chased Hector around Troy three times before
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Helen. This instigates the fighting again. Throughout The Iliad‚ Homer tells of two heroes‚ both similar‚ but also very different in their character; the great and powerful Greek‚ Achilles‚ and the strong‚ loving father‚ Prince Hector of Troy. In Homer’s The Iliad‚ Hector and Achilles differ as heroes in regards to pride‚ duty‚ and family love‚ the latter being self-centered and prideful‚ while the first is family oriented full of character. Although Achilles possesses superhuman strength and
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response‚ Achilles points out that while Hector was terrorizing the Greek forces now‚ and that while he himself had fought in their front lines‚ Hector had ’no wish’ to take his force far beyond the walls and out from the Skiaian Gate and nearby oak tree. He then claims‚ ’There he stood up to me alone one day‚ and he barely escaped my onslaught.’ A 2004 film version of Troy has Achilles slaying Hector following a duel‚ whereas in the Iliad it is rather different. Hector remains outside the walls‚ while
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theme amongst heroes is their prowess in battle. Coinciding with the glorification of war‚ those who can fight at an above average level gain more respect and acquire hero status. Hector and Achilles are the two most highly regarded heroes in the Iliad and are the two best fighters on the battlefield. Whenever Hector does anything of significance whether its leading a charge or even entering the battlefield‚ we see the tide of battle turn on multiple occasions. Achilles has the same affect‚ because
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does. When Hector killed Patroclus he also took the armor that Patroclus was wearing which belonged to Achilles. This is the point at which Achilles’ values show because this when he decides to return to the fight‚ to avenge his friend’s death. As part of his "revenge" Achilles kills every Trojan he sees without mercy to get to Hector. He forces the Trojans to retreat all the way into their own walled city. This is where Achilles and Hector meet to avenge Patroclus’ death. Hector is beat by
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stated “if destiny like his awaits me‚ I shall rest when I have fallen” meaning he doesn’t care about whatever happens to him in the battle with Hector‚ but just as long as he shows his participation and grief. When Hector and Achilles faced each other he had great determination into killing his foe in spite of his best friend‚ twirling his shaft twice at Hector killing him. Achilles seems to be sensitive once Priam brings up his father‚ then his mood changes and sadness fills the room. Overall‚ Achilles
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The Iliad Homer Major Themes The interaction between fate and free will: A complicated theme‚ the interaction between fate and free will is present in every book of the Iliad. At times it seems that men have no real freedom. The gods intercede repeatedly‚ altering events as they please. But Homer was no determinist‚ and there is a place in the Iliad for human agency. At key points‚ Homer makes it clear that mortals make important choices‚ and a few times mortals nearly overturn the dictates
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A Mighty Cleaner and Soldier “You’ll stop paying the elbow tax‚ when you start cleaning with Ajax!” was the first commercial jingle to air on television in the United States. In 1948‚ this jingle was used for Ajax Cleanser. Colgate-Palmolive popularized this manufactured cleaner in 1947. The mythological entity Ajax helped the company come up with their original and most popular catchphrase‚ “Stronger than dirt!” Ajax All-Purpose Cleaner with Ammonia was made as a current seller in 1962‚ and became
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they merely facilitate the self-determined destiny of their subjects. In the Iliad‚ the fate of mortals is determined not by the gods‚ but rather by the code of honor that the warriors are mentally compelled to follow. The future of both Achilles and Hector are sealed by remaining loyal to the code of honor. Before the story of the Iliad even begins‚ honor has affected the world greatly. The Trojan War commenced when Paris went into Sparta and stole Menelaus’ honor in the form of his wife‚ Helen. Whether
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