This arrogance leads him to becoming slightly obsessed with retaining his pride and not letting anyone slight his bravado. To uphold his name and pride, he mauls his opponents without remorse, heroically takes on the river Xanthus, and even sacrifices twelve Trojan men at Patrocius’ funeral (Cook, 57). Though finally in the final chapter, Achilles shows his remorseful side when he’s reminded of his father when Priam asks for Hector’s defiled body back (Cook, 48). Achilles encompasses many traits immanent in the culture of his time period, mostly of honor and glory for his name, but he also relinquishes those traits with a forgiving side of remorse and grief, even though it usually ends in intense anguish. On the contrary, Hamlet embraces several of these characteristics in the form of a very different character.
Mentioning that Hektor yields to neither “god nor man” (9.239), Odysseus is able to present the situation as an opportunity for great honor and glory. This appeal to Achilles' honor continues throughout the speech. Odysseus continues by requesting that Achilles “rescue the afflicted sons of the Achaians from the Trojan onslaught” (9.247-248). He adds that “it will be an affliction to [Achilles] hereafter, [and that] there will be no remedy found to heal the evil thing when it has been done” (9.249-250). This proves to be a very cleverly constructed appeal by Odysseus.
She felt very bad that Odysseus was struggling with his journey home to Ithaca, and that the gods felt bad for a person who killed a guy and got killed by that guy’s son. Athena was wondering why they were feeling bad for a guy who deserved his death, whereas Odysseus was just a good ol’ war soldier who helped win the fight against troy. Athena felt obliged to help him. She started with inspiring Telemachus to get rid of the suitors and to set sail to other cities to try and get word on his father, Odysseus, whereabouts, and if he is even alive. Then, Telemachus felt obliged to do as Athena asked of him.
His fickle favor toward his servants, and not to mention his family, proves his inconsistency and instability. Although appointed by the gods, his reign has exposed the abused and misused privilege of representing the gods in his earthly position. King Creon’s irrational edict stated that any man who dares to bury Polyneices would suffer death by stoning. Is it a mere human’s prerogative to determine another man’s eternal fate? Because Antigone had nothing left to live for, while knowing the sentence of stoning, Antigone defied King Creon’s edict in order to fulfill her duty.
Jack is telling the boys that Ralph is a coward and doesn’t deserve being leader. Jack is trying to manipulate the boys into thinking that Ralph isn’t the proper leader and Jack is trying to overthrow Ralph because wants power. This expresses that the darkness of humanity will destroy society for power and will do anything to get it. These quotes show that the darkness of humanity can destroy societies proven by Golding in the Lord of the
Achilles tells Hector he will have no bed of death, nor will he be laid out and mourned by her who gave him birth, basically showing his incredible hate for Hector doing this heinous crime to his best friend. 3. How would you describe the relationship between Achilles and Priam? The relationship between Achilles and Priam would be best described as mutual. Priam seems to bring up Achilles’ father frequently in the confrontation they have about returning Hector’s body, maybe the elder fathers knew each other before he passed therefore
After Odysseus leads the defeating blow to the Trojans he proclaims his superiority over the gods. His tells them he single handedly defeated the Trojans and did not need the gods help. This angered the gods and when Odysseus and his men leave to return home they are caught in a storm. “The storm was a result of the statement Odysseus made to the gods” (Robert Halmi, Francis Coppula, Fred Fuchs, and Nicholas Meyer). Odysseus’s pride had taken over his logic and led him to say things he will regret.
Laertes has no time for thoughts or moral reflection; he is hard set on revenge. Ophelia’s insanity is a poignant element in the play and it contrasts strongly with Hamlet’s antic disposition. In scene VII we see Claudius at his most calculating and manipulative. Claudius will use Laertes’ rage to dispose of Hamlet. Claudius and Laertes come up with three plans to ensure Hamlet’s death.
If he keeps fighting he would die and be famous and almost and be known as a great warrior. While Achilles is deciding what to do Zeus sent Patroclus, Achilles best friend, back into battle and he died at the by Hector. Achilles is mad. He went back to fight very angry. Achilles did not go for his glory this time.
Achilles is the greatest warrior that the Achaians have but his pride is hurt deeply when Agamemnon take away his war prize. This is the first instance in which a reader may feel bad for Achilles because of his King’s action. In the epic, it states how Achilles refused to enter battle with Agamemnon because of how upset and angry he was over this stab at his pride. This removal from battle is a crucial element in the plot. Achilles also doesn’t quite understand the normal behavior of his society.