One of Achilles' main characteristics is his pride. Although Agamemnon wounds Achilles' pride through Book 1, he does not let Agamemnon's actions dictate what he is going to do. When Achilles asks Agamemnon for Chryseis, Agamemnon says that Chryseis will grow old in Argos. Calchas pleads Agamemnon to give up the girl for the sake of the Danaan people. This enrages Agamemnon and he says that if he has to give up his prize he wants another one in exchange. Achilles explains to
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