Achilles And Hectors Relationship In The Iliad

Through Achilles and Patroclus’s relationship, Achilles fills up with rage after hearing of Patroclus’s death, resulting in the disembodiment of Hector. Additionally, after realizing that Diomedes and Glaukos are family members, they refrain from killing one another in battle and exchange armour to show the new formation of their relationship. However, Hector and Andromache’s relationship does not affect Hector as greatly because Hector already obtains a sense of determination and strength to win the war for the Trojans. In conclusion, the character’s actions mainly depends on those they love most in the

Hector has killed good Patroclus and many other friends. May such anger, which upsets the wisest, no longer affect the deathless gods and mortal men!” (145). All of these great qualities Achilles possesses both start two different behavior cycles that start at different times in the epic poem.

The Iliad during the Trojan war is a very interesting story that could cause debate upon fellow readers. It brings up a lot of questions and thoughts about the gods and greeks of this time period, such as what is more important to them, justice or mercy? Also, it highlights the view that they have on war and whether it is tragic or glorious to them. During the Iliad, justice and mercy both play very important roles throughout the multiple books and are seen by different characters during the war. Also, it shows what the gods are like and how they view themselves and humans.

Meanwhile, Hector was often pictured as a strong, valiant man who also had a gentler side, unlike Achilles. Even when facing attacking armies, Hector fought to protect his family from the invading forces and for the survival of his city. It should be noted that before Hector faced the tragedies of the upcoming Trojan War, he blessed his only son and asked Zeus, the god of all gods, to grant his son to be like him, the “first in glory among the Trojans” (340). Though Hector was a better man in a moral sense when compared to Achilles, he still had some flaws. While attempting to eliminate Achilles, Hector mistakenly killed one of Achilles’ closest men, Patroclus, who happened to be wearing Achilles’ armor. After Patroclus’ death, Hector, under the belief that he had defeated the great Achilles, removed the armor from the corpse and wore it, which defiled the warrior’s respect and honor. Also, in “Book 22” of the Iliad, Hector tainted his honor during the arrival of Achilles by leaving “the gates [of Troy] behind and [fleeing] in fear” (347). Even though he fled Achilles, Hector knew that in order to save his people, he must face the great runner, and he did so for Troy. Unfortunately for Hector, he was facing certain death. When Hector took his final stand, Achilles, with Athena’s assistance, dealt the final blow that killed the great Hector. Due to the infinite outrage of the death of Patroclus’ death still dwelling inside of him, Achilles refused to return

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic about the Achaeans’ ten year restriction and ultimate annihilation of the city Troy. This epic is believed to be written by Homer and is one of the oldest works of Western literature.

The epic poem called The Iliad written by Homer concerns the Trojan War. It shows Trojan and Achaean warriors’ courage, bravery and their attempt to become the best fighter to get fame, glory, and honor. The heroes in The Iliad follow Homer’s heroic code, striving for excellence. Hector and Achilles’ strength comes from their desire for fame, glory, honor and their acceptance of fate. These qualities are considered to be characteristics of Homer’s heroic code. However, the actions of Paris are not heroic causing trouble and conflict for many people. In fact, Paris’ non-heroic action started the Trojan War and the hatred between Greece and Troy.

On the battlefield he treats the Greeks with honor and respect. Hector demonstrates honor by meeting the greeks head on in battle instead of ambushing them. Hector also led his men in the face of fear when patroclos showed up dressed as achilles. Hector also honorably allowed the Greeks to collect their dead after the battles. He also fights one on one with Achilles to try and end the war and save the citizens and soldiers of Troy. Although he died in the battle, Hector gave his best effort to fight, win and end the

The Iliad is an epic tale of war and hero's within the Greek way of life. A

Achilles has gone through many trials in the 4 books we read of The Iliad. In the first book Achilles is emotionally upset because Agamemnon has decided to take away his prize, Briseis. He even gets to the point where he doesn't want to be around anyone, "in tears, withdrew from his friends and sat down far away" (1.239.362-363). After Achilles kills Hector he begins to mourn over his companion Patroclus. Hector is the one who took the life of Patroclus, therefore, "Achilles defiled Hector in his rage" (24.313. 25). Through this rage he would drag Hector's body, however, Hector's body stayed in shape because the gods protected him. Achilles shows just how much he has grown by giving Hector's body back to his father. Priam , Hector's father,

Hector on the other hand, is a more sympathetic hero than Achilles. Hector is the leader of the Trojan forces in this epic poem. He is driven by the idea of protecting his home and his family; he is driven by a sense of responsibility. While Achilles is stuck on the idea of having his ego hurt, Hector is focusing on more important things, demonstrating his selflessness. When Hector, comes to see his son after battle, the child screams with horror at the sight of the armor. Hector understands his child in an instant and takes off his helmet, with its giant horsehair plume, then bends over, picks his boy up and embraces him, while Andromache looks on happily. Hector goes on to say…

The Iliad and the Odyssey are believed to be written down around 800-700 BC. Before then, the stories were told orally. The poem the Iliad tells the story of Achilles, his anger, and his slaying of the Trojan Hero Hector. The poem the Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus, and his decade long journey back home after spending ten years in the Trojan war that lasted a decade. Though the events of the Iliad took place during the Greek Bronze age, the culture portrayed is mirrored after the Dark Ages.

The link that the book The Song of Achilles holds with many audience members is held in the way Achilles and Patroclus click like puzzle pieces. One thing is that many readers of the book see the relationship and the hardships that the two main characters experience and understand it. Achilles and Patroclus lived in a time where their level of dependency and love was frowned upon greatly. On page 369 there is a quote that perfectly describes the extravagance of the two men's love; "In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun." The link the narration creates between characters and reader also changes the entire atmosphere

      The Iliad is a story of rages of Achilles and the War of Troy. Thanks to the techniques of the author, Homer, The Iliad is very colorful, romantic, and it makes the readers imagine the ancient Greeks and their times of war. Homer is believed to be the author of epics other than the Iliad, although their authorship remains uncertain. Historian believes that Homer probably lived in the eighth century, B.C.1 (Discovering World History). However, there are very few things that we know about him. Some historians think Homer's birthplace may have been on an island on the eastern edge of the Aegean Sea, or perhaps in a city on the nearby coast, but they don't have evidence to

Achilles starts fighting for revenge, while Hector fights to defend Trojan. After Patroclus was killed by Hector, Antilochus told Achilles. “A black cloud of sorrow came upon Achilles as he heard”, and tells his mother that Hector must die from his spear, he “must pay for Patroclus’ death”(149-151). Achilles loses all his humanity and has no mercy after his friend had been killed; however Hector holds on to his humanity while fighting. Achilles began killing Trojans mercilessly until he got what he wanted, because the vengeance for his friend mattered more than his humanity. Achilles also did not feel remorse when he slaughtered Hector in front of his entire

Achilles went through a second stage of rage towards the end of the epic poem in Book eighteen when the death of his closest friend, Patroclus, happens. When Achilles says, “Then let me die now. I was no help to him when he was killed out there. He died far from home, and he needed me to protect him. But now, since I’m not going home...I stand alone in the whole Greek army when it comes to war; though some do speak better” (Norton 286) at this point in the poem, Achilles is now enraged at Hector for destroying his closest friendship. Also, at this second stage I believe Achilles is most likely mad at himself as well, because he feels guilty that he was not there for Patroclus when he needed to be, to protect him from Hector and all danger. In revenge, Achilles slayed and killed Hector and drags him around the walls of Troy, creating sorrow and terror in Priam.