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This week we read the story of the fight between Hektor and Achilles of Troy. Achilles was mad that Hektor had killed Patroculus even though Hektor did not know he was killing Patroculus at the time. Hektor, after having to show his face to Achilles, decided he was not yet ready to face him, so he ran away. He ran around the city three times. Zeus has decided that Hektor's time has come so Athena goes and persuades him to stop and face him. He then tries to fight Achilles but gets stabbed in the neck and dies.
If I were Hektor, I would run also because I would be scared for my life. I don't think I could run around the city three times without stopping though. I would say that I would try to talk it out with Achilles, but I think he would be a little too mad for that. He was pretty much furious.
H= Wait a minute. Why am I running? Achilles must be a smart man. I'm sure he'll listen to some common sense.
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H= Achilles? Why don't we try and talk this out like a couple of civilized--
*SLICE*
*THUD*
Yeah, I think you're right that he's a little too upset right now Colton. Lol
Hahahahahahaaa.. Very humorous.
DeleteI find it fascinating that these ancient stories of great heroes included their acts of what some would call cowardice. It seems it was OK for these heroes to be human and not wish to fight, whereas today's heroes are not so complex and not so flawed. I also loved the part where Hektor spends time with wife and child. This makes his death so much more complex, for the reader knows of those who mourn for him. It's that common humanity--love for family--that makes these stories last, I think. What about you?
ReplyDeleteI would also run, because there is no way I would win a fight. But, I really didn't like that story because I was for Hektor, even though I knew he would die. Achilles, was just to ignorant, I thought.
ReplyDeleteI would also run because I am a complete scaredy cat. I have seen the movie, but I have not read the Illiad. I really want to, but I haven't had the chance. I find it interesting how our historical conflicts were started, and reading about them allows you to understand what they have to go through.
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