Achilles and Hector are the two main characters of the Iliad written by Homer. ... He doesn't drag the body for a short while, but Achilles makes laps around the gates of Troy. ... You"d be the first to lash out at another-anywhere-you saw hanging back from this, this hateful war (Iliad, VI)." ... My heart races to help our Trojans-they long for me, sorely, whenever I am gone (Iliad, VI)." ... The Iliad concludes with the two meeting in a duel, which leads to the unfair death of Hector. ...

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Homer's The Illiad - Hector As The Epic Hero In Homer's The Iliad there appears to be some controversy over who the true epic hero might be. We have heard many arguments supporting Achilles as the Epic Hero, and since The Iliad does indeed say "The Story of Achilles" I believe that Achilles is an easy character for people to associate as the epic hero. ... Achilles even draws his sword to take arms against Agamemnon, but is stopped short by a god who makes him change his mind. ... Some argue that The Iliad shows the development of Achilles into the Epic Hero. ... The Epic Hero in Ho...

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• Grade Level: High School