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... Two of the prevalent figures that possess this attitude are Achilles and Hector. What drives both fighters is the notion of an ambiguous set of noble rules called the “Heroic Code. ... I will show in this paper that while both Achilles and Hector use the Heroic Code to shape their decisions, they act in distinctly different ways. This is because of their different interpretations of this undefined code. While Achilles is brutal in battle and callous to his emotions, Hector uses some emotion to shape his decisions.
Throughout the poem, Achilles is reminded of his destiny to be killed in battle and not return home to Greece. Although he senses his demise, Achilles does not remove himself from the battles because of his notion that he will be killed. ... After Achilles discovers that Patroclus is dead, he readily pursues combat. ... It seems that according to Achilles’ version of the Heroic Code, this revenge appears to correspond, although it seems that he possesses coldhearted rage to modern readers. To Achilles, his brutal vengeance relates completely with his notion of the Heroic Code.
In contrast, Hector sees his imminent death, but regrets having to face it. ...
“Possessed is what you are, Hector. ... 327-431)
Hector knows that when he enters into battle, that he will not return, but unlike Achilles, Hector has second thoughts about it. ... 463-466)
Although Hector eventually returns to fighting, his reluctance shows that his version of the vague Heroic Code allows room for emotions.
Compared to Hector’s love for his family, Achilles does not show any emotion toward the girl he won in battle when she is taken by Agamemnon.
Approximate Word count = 1283
Approximate Pages = 5.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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