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In The Iliad there are many characters. Some characters are alike. Some characters are different. Some are peaceful. Some are skilled. Some are warlike. some even don’t go to war when they are ordered to. Achilles and Odysseus are both alike and different. Odysseus and Achilles are both very brave. Achilles goes to fight even though it was prophesied that he would die at war. Odysseus goes to fight and almost dies several times. They both fight against Hector. Achilles need persuading, and he still dies not fight until patroclos dies.
They are both very good fighters. Achilles kills Hector during the battle of Troy. Odysseus kills Hector's only brother. Achilles was known more for his fighting than Odysseus was. Odysius talked to people,

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