Question

What does Helen's reaction to Hector's death show about Hector? (Iliad)

A. Hector was a kind and decent man.
B. Hector was practically a stranger to Helen.
C. Hector was an incredibly gifted soldier.
D. Hector was a cruel and disappointing figure.

Answer 1

The answer is letter A. Hector was a kind and decent man. She praised Hector for his kindness and she considered them the best among Paris’s brothers. Her sorrow for him was genuine. While she praised him for kindness, the others praised him for his skill as a soldier.