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The Maturing Of Achilles
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from a bloodthirsty warrior to a more reserved and thoughtful man was the focal point in Homers Illiad. The opening line in Book 1 summarizes the attitude of Peleus Achilles towards war and man. “Rage---Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans count ....
Middle of essay ....This was done to appease the Lord Apollo who was striking down Argive soldiers day and night. But Agamemnon took, as reparation, Achilles’ favorite prize Briseis. Achilles, enraged that he would have to give his prize up, refused to fight a moment more and even threatened to pack up his army and leave the shores of Troy to return home. Imagine how that had to have hurt Achilles, Agamemnon was taking the biggest trophy that Achilles had in his trophy case. Further, Achilles lost even more glory b.... |
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