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Essay Galaxy - Pride in The Iliad
Pride in The Iliad
The period in which the events in The Iliad took place were different
than the times of today. Back then, the most important aspect of life for a
person was to be a hero and to be remembered. One's pride would come
before everything else. In the present day, this concept would be thought
of as illogical or foolish. This is certainly true. But, that is how life
was in that time- peoples' beliefs were to be the death of them. Pride was
the downfall of all characters in Homer's epic poem, The Iliad.
Hectors fatal mistake was that he chose pride over his own well being
in the battle with Achilles. He could have taken safety within the walls of
Troy, or disappeared into a mass of his comrades, but Hector chose to stand
his ground and confront Achilles. "Ah for a young man all looks fine and
noble i....
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