Sainath Gopi Mrs. Policastro August 30 2009 Achilles vs. Hector “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” This quote was once stated by a Chinese man named Tao Te Ching. The reason this quote was stated is because it encompasses the meaning of the Iliad. Not in a great way but in a vague but familiar way. The Iliad was a tale about the wrathful withdrawal from battle of Achilles‚ the premiere Greek warrior‚ after King Agamemnon dishonored him — an internecine quarrel
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Moore English Literature 3 April 2011 Most Honorable Character: Hector or Achilles? Honor: honesty‚ fairness‚ or integrity in one ’s beliefs and actions; this is the definition by which these two characters‚ Hector and Achilles‚ ought to be judged. By taking this definition to heart‚ Achilles is far from honorable. Throughout the Iliad‚ Achilles acts on rage and revenge. “Rage-Goddess‚ sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles‚ murderous‚ doomed‚ that cost the Achaens countless losses‚ hurling down
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My Sister‚ My Friend‚ and My Mentor Every January brings a horrendous memory for my family and myself. January being the month‚ in which my sister passed away‚ unexpectedly taken from our lives leaving behind the heart broken‚ chaotic‚ and depressed husband‚ parents‚ and family members. No to mention‚ the care‚ love‚ and tenderness that this new born child would be in desperate need of‚ where would one begin to manage such a tragedy‚ to pick up the pieces left and go on to love and care again
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We read The Iliad in class. I enjoyed the book‚ because during my freshman year of High School we read The Odyssey. In The Odyssey‚ I felt like they left us hanging. So we finally finished the story. In the Iliad‚ there are two types of warriors‚ Hector‚ and Achilles. I think Hector is more essential than Achilles. Hector is more essential because he is the son of King Priam and the Queen Hecuba. He is also the most essential soldier in the Trojan Army. He lets his soldiers know that “he is there
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the swift runner Achilles fights the prince of Troy‚ Hector. After a comparison of the two heroes‚ there were more differences than similarities. This may be true‚ but both still are great warriors for their side; Achilles for the Archaeans and Hector for Troy. And while Achilles and Hector fight on opposing sides‚ both heroes demonstrate honor‚ sympathy‚ and determination. Even though Achilles and Hector on opposing sides‚ each demonstrates honor to those around them. Hector shows time and time
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My Best Friend The year was a strange one‚ one that was beyond anything I had ever experienced before in my short 12 years on planet Earth. The Y2K scare had everyone running for water‚ food and power supplies in the beginning. I was leaving elementary school and life couldn’t be happier. Between the “summer Olympics”‚ my friends and I developed‚ the beautiful scents of the local woods‚ the ma and pa ice cream shop we went to in downtown Crete‚ Illinois‚ or the new addition of all of us reading
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1. A friend in need is a friend indeed. This famous saying holds true. A true friend never sees only your good days and good deeds but he stands by you even on the darkest day of your life. Ramu Rao studies in my class. We have been friends since class two. On many occasions when I would forget my lunch box at home‚ he has shared his tiffin with me. Once when I nearly fought with the class bully he saved me. He thought that no good would come from bad actions and to get good things in life one
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My Best Friend When we were in high school we do things to fit in with others‚ and to be able to say that you have at least experienced with things. Well‚ when I was in high school I got mixed up in the wrong crowd and started doing things that I am not so proud of. I was mixed up with people who used drugs and drank every day. This became such a routine thing for me that I dropped out of school after finishing my freshman year. I enrolled into GED classes but that didn’t work out because I was
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Book is the Best Friend I’ve always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library‚ says Jorge Luis Borges. “A true friend is your 2nd self”. This is my personal experience that‚ like human friends‚ books are our best companions. When I read a book‚ I feel like talking to my best friend. Every book I read moulds my strengths and shapes my personality. Book gives us education‚ knowledge and pleasure. Importance of reading books beggars description. Book is our great advisor because when we face
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My friend has been such a delightful and influential person in my life. She is apologetic and leads me on the right path. My friend gives me helpful guidance when I feel disheartened or hurt at times and I am so grateful to have a true friend who will stand up for me‚ shield me‚ tell me I was wrong and show and heartening way to do the right thing in life and I appreciate her honesty and integrity toward me and my family. I feel as though my friend will always support me whether I’m right or wrong
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