Aeneas and Achilles

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  • Created on: 02-12-16 10:47

Aeneas and Achilles

Similarities

  • dutiful servant of fate and of the gods - Aeneas and Achilles - sacrifices, listens to Athene
  • Both are good leaders
  • Aeneas sends gifts, Achilles shows Xenia
  • Aeneas is deeply respectful of his father and is devoted to his son. Achilles also respects his father like figures by listening to Phoenix saying he may go back
  • He experiences overwhelming grief when he cannot find his wife Creusa during the fall of Troy - Achilles misses Briseis
  • Both unsure of what to do, both want to fight  are also held back by other things. Aeneas is held back by his love for Dido, Achilles held back by his pride and hubris

Differences

  • Aeneas shows Pietas - loyalty to homeland
  • Achilles shows hubris - arrogance as a result of Agamemnon not giving him prizes. Leaves fighting - no Pietas
  • Aeneas is motivational by reminding troops of home, Achilles leaves troops to be alone
  • he first consults other leaders of the people before making a decision; he does not abuse his power. - Aeneas. Achilles leaves and does not listen to Nestor.
  • Aeneas' people never question judgment, Achilles' people ask him to come back - thereby ignoring his judgment.
  • Aeneas is away in Pallenteum, his spirit and leadership controls the warriors under his command. Achilles' team begin to lose the war - Agamemnon even suggests they go home.

Overall comparison

Achilles and Aeneas are similar as they are both great warriors who wish to upkeep their family's reputation. They differ because Aeneas is a lot more respectful and acts less in his own interest than Achilles does when faced with a dilemma

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