Ashley Stevens - Post 1 on the Iliad

Of the two main male characters in The Iliad, King Agamemnon seeks power over all other lands and authority of all men. Achulles, however is seeking glory - glory for winning battles and for winning Hera. Both share the belief that the gods are intimately involved in the decisions they make in life and have ultimate authority over the paths their lives lead. Achilles take Athena's direct request and blatantly defies her, again his morals, whereas King Agamemnon fears and respects the god's wishes.