Topic > Achilles vs. Hector In Homer's Odyssey - 1481

Deliberately mocks Hector's body trying to receive glory from the Trojans. Indeed, when compared to Hector, Achilles seems unworthy of glory. C.S. Lewis said: “A proud man always looks down on things and people; and of course, as long as you look down, you can't see anything that's above you. Without the right perspective on life, Achilles let his pride drive him to become the mean person he was. It is difficult to praise Achilles for his actions because behind every positive result his immaturity and character are revealed. In certain situations, his anger and pride prevented him from receiving the glory he desired. He refused to forgive his king Agamemnon for taking Brieis, a girl loved by Achilles, for himself. Achilles, angry with Agamemnon, vented his anger on the Greeks. He allowed his stubbornness to influence others, withdrawing from the Trojan War knowing that there was only hope of victory there. As Hector had predicted on his deathbed, Achilles was led to his death by Paris, who shot an arrow into his heel. Some even support it