His mother, Thetis, foreshadows “that [Achilles] is destined both to an early death and to unprecedented misery.” (Homer, Book I, 438-439) Achilles fights to achieve eternal glory and for history to remember his warlike efforts. Achilles knows that "If I stay here and fight, I will never return home, but my glory will be eternal forever. If I return home, to my dear homeland, my glory is lost but my life will be long and death that will put an end to all will come.” don't catch me anytime soon. (Homer Book IX 425-429) This reflects the Greek motivation; make it a personal quest. Fueled by his own desire to kill Hector and avenge Patroclus' death, Achilles tells Hector that there is no binding oath between men and lions - wolves and lambs cannot enjoy any encounter of spirit - they are all determined to hate. until death. So between you and me, there will be no truce until one or the other falls and is filled with blood. (Homer Book XXII, 309-314) This type of hero would appeal more to the Greeks hearing or reading the