another. Hector, killer of men, led the Trojan army as their greatest warrior. Pat Tillman was a man who left a successful football career behind in order to join the army. However he was later killed in combat with an official story saying that he was shot by an enemy, but it was later revealed that he was killed by friendly fire. In the epic poem The Iliad, Hector is seen as a brave and selfless hero and shares these traits with the modern-day hero Pat Tillman. The selfless hero Hector puts others
Comparison of Hector vs. Achilles Since the beginning of time there have always been great heroes in many different societies throughout the world. Heroes have many great qualities and characteristics about them that make the hero unique. Heroes stand out in society though there actions, abilities, and intellectual superiority. In literature, many characters possess these great skills. Many characters in stories want glory, fame, and ultimately to be remembered. These characters are attention grabbers
Hector of Troy was son of King Priam, and general of the Trojan army in Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad. Some may call Hector a villain for the massive death toll he caused during the war, but they don’t understand that these deaths were necessary in order for the country he loves to continue to stand. He was a fair general who led by example, and not with senseless commands. He wasn’t shy on the battlefield either, he fought intensely for the cause he supported so dearly in his heart (Zimmerman 38)
this in and of itself makes Hector’s death so tragic because throughout all those books the audience has been shown how noble and loved Hector is. It is clear how much he means to his family in their desperate attempts to stop him facing Achilles, for Priam’s reaction when he sees Hector about to confront Achilles is extreme and creates great sympathy. Hector is not yet dead but his family is already mourning him because they know he cannot defeat Achilles, “he
In The Iliad, Hector proves himself to be the hero by showing his immense bravery, strength, devotion and courage. The Iliad is filled with combat, dishonesty, arrogance, and fidelity. Through which Hector has revealed himself to be the hero on multiple occasions. Although Hector and Achilles share several of the same flaws, Hector has been able to demonstrate he is the more heroic of the two. Achilles exposes himself as blood thirsty, proud and headstrong. These characteristics don’t make up
revolves around the fight between the Trojan and the Myrmidons. They both have warriors who shield the community against the destruction. This is, however, with the help of their gods. Achilles, the son of Thetis, is the leader of the Myrmidons and Hector is the son of king Priam and is the foremost Trojan warrior who forms the forefront line of the warriors. The two warriors lead the army in the fight against each other. Aided by the supernatural powers, they are the saver of the community during
The Death of Hector: Raging Achilles kills Hector, prince of Troy, in book XXII of the Iliad. This climatic chapter in the epic story begins with the Trojans fleeing ‘like deer’ away from the Achaeans and seeking refuge behind the walls of their city. Achilles is on a mad rampage; filled with grief over the death of his friend Patroclus, he is determined to kill all of the Trojans and especially Hector who he holds personally responsible. Hector is standing outside the safety of the city’s fortifications
Achilles and Hector are both great men and strong warriors, but they differ in many ways. When contrasting Hector and Achilles it is quite apparent who the better hero is of the two, Hector. Although Achilles is a powerful leader, a strong warrior, and has good traits about himself they do not amount to those of Hector. Achilles and Hector although, both strong warriors differ in their leadership, human qualities, and family lives. Hector and Achilles were both outstanding leaders at different times
Death of Hector was pictured differently in the poem and in the film. In the Iliad, Hector behaved cowardly, running from Achilles around the walls of Troy several times until the gods tricked him into fighting. Alternatively, in the movie Hector behaved bravely, fighting until his last breath. This is because Hector is used as a character that the audience could sympathise and identify with: a mature family-oriented man, future king of Troy, responsible leader who regrets killing Patroclus because
Achilles vs. Hector in the Iliad In the Iliad, many of the male characters display heroic characteristics, consistent with the heroic warrior code of ancient Greece. They try to win glory in battle, yet are often characterized as having a distinctly human side. They each have certain strengths and weaknesses, which are evident at many times throughout the conflicts described in the Iliad. Prime examples of such characters are Achilles and Hector. These two characters have obvious differences
Book Six of The Iliad depicts one of the most interesting conflicts depicted by Homer in this poem, one that occurs between both Hector and Paris in a passage approximately between 380 through 410. Through the context and language Homer uses to illustrate this conflict also explores certain characteristics of these two Trojans. This characterization of Hector and Paris is important as it scrutinizes the brotherly relationship that exists between these characters, offering insight into their personalities
Achilles and Hector: Warriors, Men, and Heroes as Depicted in Homer 's The Iliad Homer 's epic heroic poem, The Iliad, was written in the 7th century BC. The Iliad concentrates on the Trojan War, a years-long series of battles during which a group of kings from Greece (primarily led by Agamemnon) repeatedly attacked the city of Troy. The reason for the war was to win back Helen, who was the wife of Agamemnon 's brother, Menelaus. Helen had been "stolen" by Hector 's younger brother, the Trojan
Achilles” and “The death of Hector”. They both take place during the Trojan war, which was being fought between the Greeks and the Trojans. In “The Rage of Achilles” the Greek leader Agamemnon is forced to give away his war prize and then demands Achilles’s instead. This leads to Achilles becoming furious, resulting in him refusing to fight. “The Death of Hector” takes place later, when Achilles finally rejoins the battle and goes off to kill the Trojan hero named Hector. Based off of ancient Greek
strength. In the Iliad, Hector is braver and more righteous than Achilles, who is stronger and a better fighter. Hector is hero because he is fighting for his people, while Achilles is only fighting for personal gain. Even though it seems that Achilles is more rash and brave than Hector because he is constantly charging into battle, but Hector is more brave because he battles without near immortality but still stands his ground. Achilles is a much stronger fighter than Hector and defeats him with relative
fearless fighter, defeated many throughout his battles against the Trojan army, including the brave-hearted Hector during the invasion of Troy. Though Achilles has been given the title of the hero of the Trojan War, many historians believe that Hector was a greater hero than Achilles. When comparing the characteristics of an epic hero such as being a national hero and having supernatural abilities, Hector clearly surpasses Achilles. In this essay, the argument will be supported through the context of the
Achilles vs. Hector The Iliad is an epic poem, usually attributed to Homer. The poem narrates the story of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, known as the Trojan War. The Trojan War started when Paris of Troy took Helen, wife of Menelaus, to his homeland. Angered by the kidnapping of his wife, Menelaus (king of Sparta) asks his brother the King Agamemnon (king of the Achaeans) to march to war against the Trojans. The war is fought on the outskirts of Troy, and lasted ten years. The importance
Hector and Achilles as Classic Heroes of Homer's Iliad Literary heroes have been important to stories and poems throughout history. Each author develops his hero through a unique writing style, combining conscious use of detail, diction, tone and other narrative techniques to outline a hero's personality. Homer, in his epic poem The Iliad, develops two classic heroes who are distinctly different at first glance, but upon closer inspection are very similar in terms of their basic characteristics
Two of the main characters in Homer’s The Iliad, Achilles and Hector, compare very differently in many ways. Although they were both war heroes, they came from different sides of the battle and fought each other under different beliefs. These two brave warriors fought to the death in Book 22, where Hector eventually lost to Achilles. Even though Hector lost the fight, the war still raged on, even less merciful than before. These two warriors were similar in a few ways, but mostly very different
misunderstanding in the war in which Hector accidently killed the cousin of Achilles, who was in the armor of Achilles and also he had his sword. Because he practiced a lot with Achilles, his fighting style was also same. Hector at this point, thought that finally Achilles himself has entered the war and he fought with him. Cousin of Achilles was weak at this point and was killed by Hector, as he could not identify the man behind the mask. After removing the helmet, Hector immediately knew that now he has
The Obligations of Hector in Homer’s Iliad In Homer’s Iliad, an extremely courageous and noble character is Hector, Prince of Troy. Hector does not want war, so his decision to lead the assault on the Achaean forces may seem strange. However, if there were a noble way out of the war, Hector might have taken it. “Without a noble escape, Hector is forced to fight”(Willcock 62). It does not seem to be rooted in his own belief that his brother Paris' actions are worthy of defense, or that