English, 17.02.2022 21:10 makeithappen60

Read the passage from The Iliad. When Hector heard this he was glad, and went about among the Trojan ranks holding his spear by the middle to keep them back, and they all sat down at his bidding: but the Achaeans still aimed at him with stones and arrows, till Agamemnon shouted to them saying, "Hold, Argives, shoot not, sons of the Achaeans; Hector desires to speak.”

They ceased taking aim and were still, whereon Hector spoke. "Hear from my mouth,” said he, "Trojans and Achaeans, the saying of Alexandrus, through whom this quarrel has come about. He bids the Trojans and Achaeans lay their armour upon the ground, while he and Menelaus fight in the midst of you for Helen and all her wealth.

Based on the passage, which description characterizes Hector as an epic hero?

He is powerful because he receives help from a supernatural force.
He is an archetype because he embarks on a long journey.
He is a ruthless villain because he is aggressive and strong.
He is a brave leader and warrior because he takes risks.

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