What Are Hector's Flaws In The Iliad

There is one character that sticks out in my mind greatly while thinking about a response I would like to write for The Iliad. That character is Hector. He was arguably the most monumental soldier that fought for the Trojans. Even though Achilles eventually becomes Hector’s demise, while Achilles is away, Hector holds his own and really inflicts some damage on the Archean army. However, that does not go without saying that Hector had a few character flaws throughout the Trojan War, particularly toward the end of The Iliad, when Achilles returns to battle for the Archean army. Hector loses some of his bravery that is experienced by the readers whenever he decides to run away from Ajax, not only once, but twice. Thankfully, he seems to find his
courage again after being disrespected by his fellow soldiers. Hector also often allows himself to be carried away emotionally, which can be seen in his cruel treatment of Patroclus and his other victims. That being said, Hector’s overconfidence caused him to believe that he and the Trojan army could safely camp outside of the walls of Troy, the very night before Achilles decides to return to the battlefield. A reader could say that the downfall of the Trojan army was Hector’s fault. I do believe that, overall, Hector was a good person and it is easy to overlook these flaws. He deeply and sincerely loves his wife and children, yet doesn’t let that love get in the way of his duty to his army. Even though he runs from Achilles at first and ponders the idea of possibly working his way out of a battle, Hector decides to do the right thing and stands up to Achilles, knowing that he ultimately has no chance of surviving this duel. Although he may have fled before, he stands strong in the end, no matter what the circumstance, which makes him one of the most powerful characters in The Iliad and, overall, my favorite character.