... main characters of the Iliad written by Homer. It has been told more often than not that our hero in this epic poem is Achilles the great Achaean and the fierce Trojan Hector as the enemy. They were very renowned fighters for their armies; these two warriors were similar in a few ways, but mostly very ... claims him to be the perfect warrior, strongest of the Greeks. Achilles has all the marks of a great warrior, and indeed proves the mightiest man in the Achaean army, but his deep-seated flaw of self-pride constantly impedes his ability to act with nobility and integrity. He cannot con...

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• Grade Level: High School