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Hector Vs Achilles

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In Homer’s The Iliad, Hector and Achilles are both amazing heroes who receive a great amount of respect from their people. Achilles is in charge of the Greek army, while Hector leads the Trojan army. Both are strong and fearless soldiers who are almost god-like, but with plenty of human flaws. They both have failures that eventually lead to tragedy. Moreover, both are ruled by fate through the mercy of the gods (Book 22; 331). These two great warriors share many outstanding differences that ultimately shape my opinion on each character, such as their view on the importance of family and the amount of honor they each obtain.
One essential difference between Hector and Achilles is their personal value of family. Hector seems to push aside

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