Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer. Deeply troubled [Hektor] spoke to his own great-hearted spirit: "Ah me! If I go now in
side the wall and the gateway, Poulydamas will be first to put a reproach upon me, since he tried to make me lead the Trojans inside the city on that accursed night when brilliant Achilleus rose up, and I would not obey him, but that would have been far better. Now, since by my own recklessness I have ruined my people . . ." What does Hektor’s perspective reveal?
Hektor's perspective shows that he regrets things he has done in the past.
Explanation:
"The Iliad" written by Homer, is the book where we are introduced to Ulysses and the beginning of his adventures as a warrior, during the war between Troy and Greece. In this book we are also introduced to a character named Hektor who is the son of King Priam and the most powerful warrior in Troy. Hektor feels very bad for his actions during the war. He blames himself for the defeat of his people and feels great regret for all he has done. It is this repentance that can be seen in the text presented above.
