presents modern day readers with information about the Greek society many years ago in

the B.C. time period. This poem portrays the important values of the Greek society

during a heroic age. This heroic age is conveyed by one main character, Achilles. Achilles

represents the tragic Greek hero in The Iliad, tragic because he chose his own death.

Achilles knew (because of his mother Thetis), that he could either lead a long and

insignificant life, or die young but glorious. Achilles chose the latter. Throughout The

Iliad, Achilles went through some significant changes that affected himself, as well as the

Achaeans and Trojans. He began a hero and ended a tragic hero.

The Trojan War is vital to Greek mythology and provides a backdrop for

discussion. Before the war even started, however, it was known by all Trojans and

Achaeans that Achilles was the best fighter. He was the hero of all fighters. In a way this

was bad, and in a way this was good. Achilles was overflowing with pride, which built up

his confidence. Consequently, it was his confidence that brought on his early death.

It all began when Agamemnon stole away Br

Achilles, the great warrior, allowed his wrath to infest his desire to help his own comrades

received his long sought glory by killing the Trojan responsible for Patroclus's death.

groveled in his own anger laid the foundation of his subsequent tragedy. During that

Achilles' behavior was not centered around concern for his comrades, the Achaeans never

Achaeans and Trojans suffered many losses. Of the Achaeans, many of the best men

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Approximate Word count = 951
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)