Comparison of achilles and hector

Homer’s epic The Iliad takes place in the ninth year of a ten year war between the Trojans and the Achaeans. This great war places Hector (of the Trojans) and Achilles (of the Achaeans) in direct conflict as the are the best warriors in their respective communities and therefor responsible for inspiration and leadership of their people. Relentless and bold during combat their great skill in battle makes them heroes in the eyes of …

…into a divine understanding that separates him as the greater hero. 1 Homer, The Iliad, trans. Robert Fitzgerald, (1974; New York: Anchor Books, 1989). 19: lines 264-265. 2 Fitzgerald, 411 lines 138-139. 3 Fitzgerald, 497 lines 34-36. 4 Fitzgerald, 402 lines 938-941. 5 Fitzgerald, 403 lines 980-982 6 Fitzgerald, 438 lines 108-110 7 Fitzgerald, 443 lines 292-293. 8 Fitzgerald, 443 line 301. 9 Fitzgerald, 223 line 785. 10Fitzgerald, 215 lines 58-59. 11Fitzgerald, 438 lines 105-106. 12Fitzgerald, 155 lines 511-515. 13Fitzgerald, 445 lines 356-358. 14Fitzgerald, 213 lines 387-389. 15Fitzgerald, 213 lines 392-393 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** 1 Homer, The Iliad, trans. Robert Fitzgerald, (1974; New York: Anchor Books, 1989).