Iliad

The Greeks greatly prized the quality they called arete, or personal honor.

do Achilles and Hector display this characteristic? Explain.

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

Hector is the epitome of honorable.

Achilles, although a great warrior, does not fit our modern definition of an honorable man. He is selfish and cares little for anyone but himself.

Source(s)

The Iliad