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Iliad/ Aeneid Essay

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However, this arrogant act, only further enrages godlike Achilles, and compels him to reenlist in the Greek army, and wreak havoc upon the Trojans. Another absurd decision that Hector makes, is when he refuses to heed wise Polydamas' advice, and fortify the soldiers behind the walls of Troy. Instead of listening to the wise man's words, Hector's hubris gets the best of him, and he orders his forces to commence with an attack upon Greek ships, even though Achilles anger runs high from the death of Patroclus...
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Instead of listening to the wise man's words, Hector's hubris gets the best of him, and he orders his forces to commence with an attack upon Greek ships, even though Achilles anger runs high from the death of Patroclus. This full throttle attack, called on by Hector, causes "the black earth to swim with Trojan blood"...
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