Achiles and Hektor

Homer's The Illiad - Hector As The Epic Hero Essay written by: English_Honors02 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. Although many people have …

…Epic Heroes you might have had, if they are dead, then they are dead and they cannot help defend a city or its people. Hector knew this and that is why he ran, not because he was a coward, but because he cared more about his Troy, his people, and his family. One Great Epic Hero like Hector is worth more than any number of great heroes who are dead, and that’s the truth.