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Old 03-14-2008, 11:30 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by All-American View Post
Achilles didn't give two hoots about his King's honor. The theme of the Iliad is his anger toward Agamemnon. It was all about personal glory and being remembered.

You're right on the King issue, but my overall puzzlement on this issue is still hanging out there.

Do you mena to say the Personal Glory is also post-life? Do you think he wasn't seeking glory in this life, menaing glory he could enjoy, even if briefly?
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