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The Illiad by Homer is a story about the wrath of a mighty warrior, Archilles. [Topic Sentence #1]: He displays the characteristics or a tragic hero in that he enjoys a great reputation, [Topic Sentence #2]: he gives into his tragic flaw, and [Topic Sentence #3]: ....

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.... breaks the Greek heroic code by giving into compassion for others. This moral change went against everything he stood for. [Discussion of the change he undergoes]: The story shows that anyone can change under any circumstances and that what is true today may change tomorrow. Archilles is more of a hero by showing compassion in that King Priam is more respectful of him because he returns Hector's body and actually grieves with him [Example]. This shows that hateful Archilles has a softer side and is vulnerable and shows this hidden part of himself to the slain Hector's father [Example]. According to Greek heroic code it would seem he mi ....