Part one of term paper
When one is dishonored, there are certain expected reactions. These reactions between Agamemnon and Achilles in Homer’s Iliad cause the primary conflict. Each man reacts similarly. They become bitterly angry toward each other. Achilles’ anger goes far beyond any average person’s rage, “which put pains thousandfold upon the Achain ...

Part two of term paper
... story begins a conflict of power exists between Agamemnon and Achilles. The pride of these two kings endangers the fulfillment of Zeus’ will. When Kalchas the prophet bravely stands up to interpret Apollo’s wrath, Achilles is quick to swear that he will protect him even if Agamemnon is the problem, “who now claims to be far the greatest of all the Achains” (1. 91). Immediately the two most powerful kings are set in opposition and by using the word claims, Achilles implies that he himself ...