Power Struggle.

Essay on: Homer's Illiad This is a compare/contrast essay about Achilles and Hector who are both characters in Homer's Illiad. It explains the immense power struggle between the two men and also explains the manner in which they resolved this struggle; through a lethal battle. Achilles demonstrates an emotion characterized as hubris, which are his selfish petty concerns over people and the gods. On the other hand Hector demonstrates arete which is his show …

…as they eschewed him. As death was approaching, Hector requested his right of burning and was also denied of this, his basic decency. After Hector's death, Achilles with his immense ruthlessness decided that this wasn't enough. He defiled the body of Hector as a means of disrespect and killing of the soul. Seeing that the gods don't approve of this heinous act, Achilles is once again placing his revenge in front of a higher authority.