Behavior of Heroes
The Behavior of Heroes The epic tales of “Gilgamesh” and “The Iliad” initially seem to hold little in common with each other. ... An additional similarity between the two heroes is that Achilles’ mind is still completely human. ... An even more surprising similarity between the two heroes is that they both contain similar short-comings. The heroes both seem to be lacking in moral integrity. ... Perhaps Achilles has realized that his immature behavior was a hindrance on his moral character. ... Surprisingly enough, both heroes learned this lesson only after someone they dearly loved had died. Both heroes achieved divine mind and spirit in the form of ethics and morals, after starting their tales as morally bereft and spoiled brats.