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Essay on Similarities and differences of Hector and Achilles
Homer, in his heroic poem The Iliad, develops two classic heroes who are noticeably unusual at first glance, however upon closer inspection are very similar in terms of their basic characteristics. Hector and Achilles both are audacious soldiers, comparatively respectable men, and esteemed leaders, although they both have human failings that ultimately lead to catastrophe. In Homer's poetic verses and in his use of element, elocution, gauge and metaphors, he paints his own portrait of a classic hero through the brave deeds as well as the human flaws of Hector and Achilles that eventually lead to the collapse of pompous and authoritative Hector. Both the characters share qualities that make them heroes based on the ideas of the author, Homer, and Homer illustrates these individualities through his use of elocution, feature, gauge and images.
They both are strong, heroic, appreciated and moral, but they both also have major human flaws that eventually lead to tragedy; Achilles is godlike but ruthless, and Hector gracious but bigheaded. They may be inconsistent, but these characteristics make them both characteristic legendary heroes of the impressive poem. (MADELEINE BRAND)
In the Iliad, a lot of the male characters present laudable distinctiveness, unswerving with the heroic soldier code of ancient Greece. They try to win glory in battle, yet are often characterized as having a distinctly human side. They each have certain strengths and weaknesses, which are evident at many times throughout the conflicts described in the Iliad. Prime examples of such characters are Achilles and Hector. These two characters have obvious differences in their approaches to fitting the heroic mold to which they both try to conform. On the other hand, in spite of their differences and the reality that they are fighting for contrasting armies and convene each other with detestation in battle................
