I think of all the characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey, none were as self-sacrificing as Hector.
To me, Achilles is a spoiled brat. He may have said he was dropping his anger, but he didn't. He just turned it toward the Trojans, and Hector, who was only trying to defend his foolish parents, his wife and child, and home. When he saw Achilles's armor, he attacked knowing he would die but determined to defend his home. I picture his face when he removed the helmet and learned he'd killed Achilles' best friend instead. What horror he must have felt, knowing his doom was upon him. And his wife and child.
This is a powerful rendition of freedom from self-inflicted burdens. Well done!
I think of all the characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey, none were as self-sacrificing as Hector.
To me, Achilles is a spoiled brat. He may have said he was dropping his anger, but he didn't. He just turned it toward the Trojans, and Hector, who was only trying to defend his foolish parents, his wife and child, and home. When he saw Achilles's armor, he attacked knowing he would die but determined to defend his home. I picture his face when he removed the helmet and learned he'd killed Achilles' best friend instead. What horror he must have felt, knowing his doom was upon him. And his wife and child.