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Essay / Analysis of Agamemnon's Rites of Passage - 725
The basileus finds himself entirely humiliated by his speech mishap. Agamemnon drowns here and does what good leaders do, he uses the strengths of his teammates. Its commander Ulysses is known for his silver tongue. With the help of Agamemnon's scepter, Odysseus manages to bring the men back and join their leader again. By putting aside his pride for a moment to allow Odysseus to help him, Agamemnon does what is best for his community. In the eyes of the ancient Greeks, his action is one of the most beautiful things a person can do. By accepting help, Agamemnon is able to understand and admit his own faults; he tells his men “Achilles and I are arguing about this girl, and in this matter I have been the first to offend” (Gutenberg). By showing humility and being able to speak so loudly, he gets a "roar of applause" from the men who have just abandoned him, showing that Agamemnon has once again regained all his strength. glory of Basileus.