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Why does Hector decide to fight Achilles in 'The Iliad'?

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Hector had the previous night encourage his troops to fight outside the City (Troy) walls. But Achilles, enraged at the death of his friend Patroclus went on a killing spree of Trojans until they fled back into the City walls, except Hector who stood his ground. read more

Hektor's mother doesn't want him to fight Achilles. She even exposes her breasts to remind him that she's his mother (yes that's very strange!). read more

Achilles is not the true hero of the iliad and in my view is not even a hero at all. homer intends us to feel great pathos, sympathy, for hector the greatest hero for so many more reasons than just a talented warrior. he is the most noble and brave character in Homer's Iliad. read more

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