Achilles

The Iliad may be seen as an account of the circumstances that irrevocably alter the life of one man: Achilles, one of the greatest warriors. Throughout the course of the poem Achilles goes through many ordeals that change his character immensely. Starting with his quarrel with Agamemnon and withdrawal from battle, to the death of Patroklos, and with the slaying of Hektor. Achilles emotions and actions decide the fate of many warriors on both sides. …showed first 75 words of 646 total…

…showed last 75 words of 646 total…This is the tragedy of human flaws that goes along with anger. He chooses a fate of death over dishonor, truly a hero’s decision. Then after he avenges his fallen companion and the blood lust has left his system, he shows his growth and new understanding of loss with Priam. It is not an all-new Achilles, but instead the same Achilles who is perhaps wiser due to the lessons that only death can teach.