Deeply troubled [Hektor] spoke to his own great-hearted spirit: "Ah me! If I go now inside the wall and the gateway, Poulydamas will be first to put a reproach upon me, since he tried to make me lead the Trojans inside the city on that accursed night when brilliant Achilleus rose up, and I would not obey him, but that would have been far better. Now, since by my own recklessness I have ruined my people." What does Hektor's perspective reveal?

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Isabell Burnett

4 June, 20:20

Deeply troubled [Hektor] spoke to his own great-hearted spirit: "Ah me! If I go now inside the wall and the gateway, Poulydamas will be first to put a reproach upon me, since he tried to make me lead the Trojans inside the city on that accursed night when brilliant Achilleus rose up, and I would not obey him, but that would have been far better. Now, since by my own recklessness I have ruined my people." What does Hektor's perspective reveal?

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Daniel · Answer 1

Hektor's perspective reveals he is hesitant to enter the gateway, although he sees it is the only valid option, based on the mistakes of his past.

Jamie Heath · Answer 2

I'm guessing that the options are

A. His plan to destroy Achilleus

B. His frustration with fellow Trojans

C. His goals and dreams for the future

D. His regret about previous actions

The correct answer is D. His regret about previous actions

Explanation:

"Now, since by my own recklessness I have ruined my people" shows that this is how he feels

I just took the test and this was the correct answer