1. The heroic code in the iliad
... hung back from battle like a coward." (6.463-466) Although Hector eventually returns to fighting, his reluctance shows that his version of the vague Heroic Code allows room for emotions. Compared to Hector's love for his family, Achilles does not show any emotion toward the girl he won in battle when ... by not having him in battle. The last battle scene between Achilles and Hector shows how each individual makes use of their own Heroic Code to support their actions. Although both men are very similar in admiration and reputation to their own people, there are very distinct character tra...
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