The period in which the events in The Iliad took place were different than the times of today. Back then, the most important aspect of life for a person was to be a hero and to be remembered. One's pride would come before everything else. In the present day, this concept would be thought of as illogical or foolish. But, that is how life was in that time- peoples' beliefs were to be the death …showed first 75 words of 552 total…

…showed last 75 words of 552 total…Hector, when he stood his ground against Achilles; Patroclus, when he asked to employ Achilles' armor; and through Achilles, when he gave permission for Patroclus use his armor. By studying the Iliad and this period in time, we can learn from the mistakes of these characters, and compose our choices based not upon some self-centered rationalization, but to look at the whole picture, and arrive at a decision that is right for everyone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**