Iliad, Ralph Monfort

The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem talking about the conquest of Greece. The story begins with the kidnapping of Helen of Sparta by Paris, Prince of Troy. Agamemnon uses this reason to go on a full out war against the city of Troy. He brings along one of Greece's most famous warriors, Achilles. Achilles along with the rest of the men ransack Apollo's temple and captures the priest's daughter. Achilles is a man that prides himself on his conquest and abilities. This makes him a very vain person. Because of this trait, Achilles engages in a heated argument with Agamemnon over the fact Agamemnon took his "prize". This results in Achilles refusing to fight for Agamemnon until the death of his cousin by the hands of Hector.