... Briseis, since he is the commanding officer of the Greeks, and his war prize had to be returned. Also, Achilles" anger towards Agamemnon appears to be justifiable because Agamemnon, whether intentionally or not did indeed disgrace Achilles. Achilles does not break the second rule/requirement of an Epic Hero until he decides ... officially breaks the second rule/requirement of and Epic Hero; men had to respect each other. Some might argue that because Agamemnon disrespected Achilles; Achilles had the right to now disrespect Agamemnon. This was not the philosophy of an Epic Hero; eye for an...

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