One major theme of The Iliad is honor. Achilles, Agamemnon, and the other warriors are obsessed with the idea of honor. They want to portray themselves as larger-than-life heroes and they live according to a heroic moral code. This code emphasizes courage, boldness, skill in battle, loyalty, and respect for earned status. However, Agamemnon and Achilles have been at odds with each other because of the status and honor each holds. They are both very arrogant and each refuses to put their pride aside for the good of the people.
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