Comparison of achilles and hector
Homer's epic The Iliad takes place in the ninth year of a ten year war between the Trojans and the Achaeans. This great war places Hector (of the Trojans) and Achilles (of the Achaeans) in direct conflict as the are the best warriors in their respective communities and therefor responsible for inspiration and leadership of their people. Relentless and bold during combat their great skill in battle makes them heroes in the eyes of their peers. As hero's both Achilles and Hector share characteristics generally associated with any man of distinguished valor such as bravery, honor and worth. Alike also in attempts to overstep their bounds, both men are ruled by fate through the mercy of the gods. Despite similarities as great warrior heroes, the pair differ immensely in personal inspiration as illustrated best by examining the motivation for each to fight. The reasons for joining the battle, namely passion for Achilles and duty for Hector, highlight the central distinction in char!acters. Achilles is ruled by his uncontrollable passions as seen in his rage and proud headstrong ways, whereas Hector is motivated by duty and honor proving him to be a noble levelheaded leader. These characteristics in Hector prove him to acts out of obl
In conclusion the both Prince Achilles and Prince Hector are alike in position which provides similarities in their skill and heroic qualities. They both try to overstep their boundaries but are maintained at the mercy of the gods. The Princes are different in their motivation, passion for Achilles and duty for Hector, because of these differences they have contrasting personal characteristics. These differences in inspiration produce wonder in Achilles and obligation in Hector. The inquiry leads Achilles into a divine understanding that separates him as the greater hero. The similarities that connect Achilles and Hector are mostly through the position they hold and circumstances in which they are trapped. This is sharply contrasted by the vast differences that motivate each to fight. In Achilles an uncontrollable passion commands his actions, and his actions in turn reveal his personality traits. Hector on the other hand, is a man who is inspired by honor and motivated by duty to his community.
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Approximate Word count = 1703
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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