What Makes The Hero Of Iliad Different From Other Warriors?

2025-08-04 04:07:39 219

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Yolanda
Yolanda
2025-08-08 06:53:43
Achilles is the ultimate wildcard of 'The Iliad.' Other warriors follow the rules of heroism, but he rewrites them. Take his armor—crafted by a god, shimmering and untouchable, just like his reputation. Yet beneath that brilliance is a man who sulks in his tent, who throws tantrums, who loves so fiercely it destroys him. Hector fights for Troy, Odysseus for cunning, but Achilles? He fights for himself. His rage isn’t just a character trait; it’s the engine of the story. The moment he drags Hector’s body around Troy isn’t about victory—it’s about raw, ugly grief.

And let’s talk about his death. Homer barely mentions it, but we know it’s coming. That irony—the greatest warrior doomed to fall—makes him mythic. Other warriors are replaceable; Achilles is the sun around which the war orbits. Without him, 'The Iliad' wouldn’t be a tragedy; it’d just another battle epic.
Yvette
Yvette
2025-08-09 03:53:39
Achilles stands out in 'The Iliad' because he embodies the duality of mortal vulnerability and divine invincibility. While other warriors like Hector or Diomedes fight for duty or honor, Achilles operates on a different plane. His mother is a goddess, granting him near-mythic status, yet his emotions are intensely human. His withdrawal from battle isn’t just strategic; it’s a rebellion against the very idea of being used as a tool. And when he returns, it’s not for Greece’s sake—it’s for Patroclus. That personal motive sets him apart.

What’s even more striking is his self-awareness. In Book 9, he admits he’d rather live a long, obscure life than die young for glory. This existential choice contrasts sharply with Hector’s unshakable sense of duty. Achilles’ final moments with Priam, where he weeps over shared grief, reveal a complexity most warriors lack. He’s not just a hero; he’s a mirror held up to the cost of war and the weight of legacy.
Alice
Alice
2025-08-09 05:52:09
I’ve always been fascinated by Achilles in 'The Iliad' because he’s not just another warrior—he’s a force of nature wrapped in human flaws. Most warriors fight for glory or their king, but Achilles? He’s driven by personal vendettas and raw emotion. When Agamemnon dishonors him, he straight-up refuses to fight, even though it dooms his allies. That kind of pride and petulance makes him feel real, not just a mindless killing machine. And then there’s his relationship with Patroclus—it’s deeper than brotherhood, more intimate than friendship. His grief after Patroclus’ death is so visceral it reshapes the entire war. Unlike others who follow orders, Achilles’ actions are fueled by love, rage, and a thirst for personal justice, making him tragically human in a world of epic violence.
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