Inevitable Fate Of Achilleus

After being dishonoured by Agamemnon, Achilleus withdraws himself from the battle. Achilleus, who is considered the greatest warrior, acknowledges the fact that withdrawing himself from battle means that he will lose his chance to become honorable. This is understood when he says “I carry two sorts of destiny toward my day of death. Either, if I stay here and fight beside the city of the Trojans, my return here is gone, but my glory shall be everl

asting; but if I return home to the beloved land of my fathers, the excellence of my glory is gone, but there will be a long life left for me, and my death will not come to me quickly. ” (Il. 9.412-416). Although Agamemnon displays his regret by offering many gifts, Achilleus still avoids the battle, thus avoiding an honourable life. However, Achilleus fails to realize that he has already chosen his destiny: to live a short life, with everlasting glory (Il.1.416).

In an attempt to justify the reasons for his withdrawal, Achilleus blames Agamemnon, claiming that he did not recieve the honour he deserved for his actions. However, he failed to remember that his fate was to live an honourable, and much celebrated life. No matter what his actions were, he could not avoid his ‘predetermined’ fate. Avenging Petroklos’ life allowed Achilleus to regain his status as a great warrior, thus succumbing to his fate. As Achilleus mentioned himself, “Fate is the same for the man who holds back, th

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