Compare and Contrast The Illiad

Two very similar characters from The Iliad are Achilles and Hector. Although these two men are enemies, they have many things in common. These great warriors were the best in their armies. While Achilles fought on the side of the greeks, Hector was a leader of the Trojans.

Both Achilles and Hector have gods fighting on their sides and protecting them When fighting Hector to avenge his best friend?s death, Achilles says, ?Now there is no way out. Pallas Athena will have the upper hand of you.? Here Achilles is threatening Hector that the goddess of wisdom, who favors the Greeks, will triampuh and he will win the battle. Apollo w...