Achilles vs. Hector in the Iliad
Achilles vs. Hector in the Iliad In the Iliad, both Achilles, who fights for the Greeks and Hector , who fights for the Trojans display heroic characteristics and they try to win glory in battle. They each have certain strengths and weaknesses, which are evident at many times throughout the conflicts described in the Iliad. These two characters have obvious differences in their approaches to fitting the heroic mold to which they both try to conform. However, despite their differences and the fact that they are fighting for opposing armies and meet each other with hatred in battle, they also have numerous similar traits which logically lend themselves to a comparison between the two men. Achilles, a half god and a half beast, Achilles is the son of Thetes, a goddess who always extended her helping hand in her loving son Achilles at the time of his need. On the other hand, Hector is an ordinary man and his armour is not made by Vulcon. Achilles has all the marks of a grea...