Comparison and Contrast: Achilles and Hector In Homer ’s epic poem‚ The Iliad‚ the subject is war. The Greek army has traveled to Troy to battle the Trojan army‚ resulting in a war that rages on for the better part of a ten year time span. The men of both armies fight not only for their prospective sides‚ but also for their own personal glory‚ which is consistent with the heroic warrior code of ancient Greece. Two of the main characters‚ Achilles and Hector‚ both continuously display a complexity
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accordance with the way Achilles and Hector interact with each other. People‚ heroes in particular‚ in this time are thinking of the glory or the shame they would receive after a battle‚ not whether or not the battle itself and the acts one commits are good or evil or pleasant or unpleasant. Achilles and Hector exemplify the truthfulness of the quote in the way they act throughout their battle‚ in the way Achilles gives his glory speech as Hector is dying and how Hector reacts‚ and in the way how Achilles
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characters Hector and Antigone both have some very heroic attributes‚ but which one is the more heroic one? Hector does things for his hometown and not for himself. Some would argue that Antigone doesn’t do many “heroic” things. Hector is more heroic due to 3 key attributes; bravery‚ loyalty‚ and coolness. Bravery‚ both heros demonstrate a lot of bravery. Antigone does what the gods say to do even when other people tell her it is not right. In the end‚ it was the right thing to do. Hector leads great
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Hector vs. Achilles In The Illiad‚ there are two very prominent‚ admirable characters‚ Hector and Achilles. Achilles is all muscle and wants to be known for it. Hector is strong‚ but also courageous and is remembered for that. Either of these men can be considered admirable. In comparing them to each other‚ Hector proves to be the more admirable one. Achilles is a strong man. Although self-serving‚ he’s fairly loyal to his king and has a great amount of respect as well as fear from the people who
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Hector Berlioz Berlioz was born in 1803 near Lyon‚ France. His father was a physician. Berlioz began his music studies at the age of twelve‚ learning to play the guitar and flute‚ but not piano. He went to Paris to study medicine‚ but eventually lost interest and began to pursue a career in music. In 1826‚ he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire. He fell under the spell of Beethoven’s music. In 1830‚ after three failed attempts‚ he was finally awarded the Prix de Rome. The same year‚ his
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George Honey Mrs. Moore English Literature 3 April 2011 Most Honorable Character: Hector or Achilles? Honor: honesty‚ fairness‚ or integrity in one ’s beliefs and actions; this is the definition by which these two characters‚ Hector and Achilles‚ ought to be judged. By taking this definition to heart‚ Achilles is far from honorable. Throughout the Iliad‚ Achilles acts on rage and revenge. “Rage-Goddess‚ sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles‚ murderous‚ doomed‚ that cost the Achaens countless
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Andromache’s talk with Hector to persuade him to stay in Troy‚ she mentions‚ "You‚ Hector-you are my father now‚ my noble mother‚ a brother too‚ and you are my husband‚ young and warm and strong"(Book 6‚ Lines 48-49). Andromache uses this metaphor to convey to Hector that he is her only family. Since she lost everyone in her family‚ she values Hector beyond her relatives because Hector is all she has left. Andromache pleading with Hector to stay in Troy also proves that she knows Hector will die if he leaves
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Comparison: Hector in Iliad vs. Hector in Troy Heroes possess five timeless qualities. They are always willing to accept a challenge‚ they are courageous‚ self-sacrificing‚ they can overcome struggle with strength and dignity‚ and they have superior yet human qualities. Over different eras‚ other qualities that are attributed to heroes change based on society’s changing morals and ethics. The two versions of Hector display the many differences between the Greeks perspective on heroes and the
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Achilles fights the prince of Troy‚ Hector. After a comparison of the two heroes‚ there were more differences than similarities. This may be true‚ but both still are great warriors for their side; Achilles for the Archaeans and Hector for Troy. And while Achilles and Hector fight on opposing sides‚ both heroes demonstrate honor‚ sympathy‚ and determination. Even though Achilles and Hector on opposing sides‚ each demonstrates honor to those around them. Hector shows time and time again his devotion
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The Great Ajax in “The Iliad” receives little recognition as a character‚ with most of the fame and praise at the feet of Hector or Achilles. Ajax‚ being one of the most strongest‚ bravest‚ and courageous warriors of the Greeks‚ second only to Achilles‚ should definitely receive more credit than what is handed out to him. Ajax was known as one of the most important figures in the Achean army‚ but with deeper insight‚ can also be viewed as one of the most important figures in the entire book itself
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