... to dislodge him, she sent hundred-handed Briareus to save Zeus. Since that time, Zeus has always been partial to her and easily agrees to help her son. Hera, Zeus' wife, is obviously jealous of the hold that Thetis has on her husband. When she complains to Zeus about his decision to aid the Trojans against the Greeks, she is told to mind ... knows that he must fight to prevent his wife and child from being taken captive by the Greeks. Through his actions and beliefs, Hector shows that he is a proud, dutiful, wise, and honorable man, once of the most noble in the entire poem. Unfortunate...

• Word Count: 1928
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School