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5 pages in length. Achilles battled with his own sense of moral judgment, often choosing to ignore the inherent calls of a more peaceable existence, which he defiantly justified. Indeed, Achilles was one of -- if not the most -- notable of all Greek heroes, insofar as his was a reality riddled with war and strife. This was his chosen occupation, and it was a job he performed well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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more peaceable existence, which he defiantly justified. Indeed, Achilles was one of -- if not the most -- notable of all Greek heroes, insofar as his was a reality
riddled with war and strife. This was his chosen occupation, and it was a job he performed well. Intrinsic to his position, he represents all the virtues and
flaws of a man, in spite of the fact that he is only part human. But it is the human side of Achilles that causes him to question his
moral judgment after a life of constant battle, as well as to assess his own mortality as it relates to his mortal actions. Achilles was not without sin, particularly
when it had to do with defending his honor; however, it is these sins that are responsible for bringing him to a philosophically despondent impression of the life he has
led. In essence, they cause him a great deal of guilt and self-degradation for having caused Patroclus death. It is at this point that Achilles begins to embark
upon his journey toward acceptance of reality and a rebirth of morality. The manner by which Achilles attempts to cleanse his soul is how all true tragic heroes apply the
same principle: by purging his sins in exchange for forgiveness from nature and the gods. He is ultimately brought some cathartic comfort in light of the fact that he
meets with Priam and becomes spiritually cleansed. Perhaps underneath, Achilles always fought with his inner desire to be a better person, much as Hamlet grappled with the same inconsistencies
in his own personality; however, both were far too easily influenced by power and vengeance to see past their true selves. In Achilles case, he was plagued by a
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