And so ends the Tragedy of Hektor

                Achilles takes the body of Hektor back to the Greek camp. Now proper funeral ceremonies are held for Patroklos. If only Achilles would let the Trojans do the same for Hektor. Fantastic games are held for the ceremony. Achilles gives out fabulous prizes to the winner. The Great Greek Heroes all participate. I am furious watching this games take place at the Greek camp. The same should be happening for the Trojans so they can properly mourn the loss of Hektor. I hated the Greeks before, but now this is on a whole new level. Achilles keeps trying to destroy the body of Hektor. But I am not letting a single thing happen to his body. I protect Hektor, still in death. Thankfully Zeus is starting to see the light and determines that Achilles needs to be convinced to hand over the body. Zeus sends Thetis to talk to Achilles and Achilles agrees to ransom the body. Zeus orders Priam, king of Troy to go himself for his son’s body. He is protected on his journey by Hermes. Priam goes to Achilles and makes his case to Achilles. Achilles hears Priam and orders the body of Hektor to be cleaned and prepared to be moved. Achilles offers food to Priam and assures Priam that the Greeks will not attack for the amount of time needed for a proper funeral. Hektor is brought back to Troy and his funeral begins. He is buried on the 11^th day of the funeral. And thus, is the end of Hektor, the great defender of Troy.

Priam asking Achilles for the body of Hektor

                The funerals of Patroklos and Hektor represent the end of hero’s journey and the time they have obtained while on earth. The extensive funerals and games and prizes provide the Greeks or Trojans time to grieve. Achilles still can’t come to term with Patroklos’ death. Perhaps the death was too much of a blow to him. Or maybe he is terrified of his upcoming death. All the events that have transpired have made it so Achilles would live a short life and die here at Troy. Maybe he is wishing that he would have gone home in the beginning of this war. Regret is an unwelcome visitor. Although Achilles is still filled with anger he does turn over the body of Hektor. I think this is only because Priam came himself. Priam mentions Achilles father and what a great man he was. Achilles should act like a great man as well. He then tries to help Priam deal with his grief by giving him a feast. Grief loves company, and we see this in the tent of Achilles. Hektor is returned to Troy and receives the burial he deserves. This concludes the poem. It is only fitting as the Iliad is referred to as the Tragedy of Hektor. The poem ends with his burial. Hektor is now at peace and so is the poem. 

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