Part one of term paper
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]: he undergoes a change that reflects his moral growth. [Discussion of his reputa ...

Part two of term paper
... and great fighter. He was ruled by pride, anger, and hate. This showed up in all his spoiled attitudes and whining to his mother. [Example]. [Discussion of his tragic flaw]: At the end of the story, Archilles gives into his tragic flaw by returning Hector's body [Example]. He shares grief with King Priam, which shows he has been broken and is vulnerable[Example]. He breaks the Greek heroic code by giving into compassion for others. This moral change went against everything he stood for. [Disc ...