Achilles is the main character in Homer's epic work The Iliad. The Iliad can be seen as the story of Achilles' character development, as he first allows himself to become consumed by his own flaws, and then becomes aware of his own flaws and is able to overcome them. This will now be looked at further, by focusing on Achilles' character and how it develops and changes throughout The Iliad.
             One of the most admirable aspects of Achilles' character is his ability on the battlefield. He is presented as a brave and capable warrior, and this is something that he is both respected and feared for. Apollo describes this aspect of Achilles' character where he says, "Let that man beware, for great and glorious as he is, we mighty gods will wheel on him in anger - look, he outrages the senseless clay in all his fury!"(Homer, XXIV, 58-60). This statement shows that Achilles' ability as a warrior is something that makes him "great and glorious." This statement also suggests that this ability could lead to problems, especially where it refers to Achilles' "fury." The suggestion is that Achilles is a great
             warrior because of this fury he has, yet this fury could also become his undoing. The word "fury" is one that suggests excessive anger. This is an important part of Achilles' character, where his actions and emotions are extremes. This aspect of Achilles' character is further developed later in the poem.
             The source of Achilles' anger and fury is closely related to his strong sense of pride. This is observed in the scene where Achilles and Agamemnon argue. Achilles becomes angered when it is suggested that the prizes for winning the battle should be returned. In this scene, Achilles also mentions that while he is the one doing the battles, it is the king who takes the prizes: "Never when the Achaeans sack any rich city of the Trojans do I receive so good a prize as you do, though it is my hands that
             do the better part of the fighting" (Home...