Caption: Achilles in the Iliad. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wrath_of_Achilles2.jpg
I think that Hector is being rational when he says he doesn't fear men, but he does fear Zeus. I feel for Achilles; his pain and sadness seem very fitting and I can understand why he is so upset over the death of his friend and why he blames himself. Achilles is a very trusting man; he's brave and smart to put his trust in the gods. I think it'd be scary running to battle without any arms.
Apollo does seem mischievous. All the other gods seem to have a purpose in mind when interfering in the lives of mortals. I would be mad if I were Achilles too. I like Achilles a lot; I think he could be an interesting main character for my story.
It does seem a little too much to me that Achilles attached Hector to his chariot and dragged him behind. I think that Achilles made the right decision to give Hector's body back to his father.
Bibliography: Homer's the Iliad. http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/iliad-rousing-of-achilles.html.
You are the second person in this class who I have seen has read the Iliad. Is there a reason you choose to read this particular story? I honestly enjoy Apollo. I feel like there is more to him than what meets the eye. I enjoy that in a story, but not always in real life.
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