In The Iliad by Homer, Achilles is a dynamic character. A dynamic character
             is someone who changes from the beginning of a story to the end. Many events in
             this story influence Achilles to change. He becomes independent and also values
             Achilles was the Greeks' greatest warrior. He had his own armor and owned
             Myrmidons, or specially trained fighting men. He relied on his mother, Thetis, for
             help whenever he had a problem. Achilles was also very happy with his life and did
             not want a change. His best friend was Patroclus, who was slain by Hector. He
             grieved for Patroclus and swore to get revenge on Hector. He thought of himself as
             such a great warrior, he felt that without him, the Greeks would lose the war.
             In the beginning of the story, Achilles was very dependent on his mother,
             Thetis. He didn't know how to solve his own problems so he ran to Thetis for
             help. For example, when King Agamemnon steals Achilles' wife, Briseis, Achilles
             asks his mother to go to Zeus. She, in turn, asks Zeus to send a false dream to
             Agamemnon. By the end of the story, Achilles doesn't rely on anyone else for help
             and has learned to take responsibility. He has also become very conceited and
             vengeful. He kills Hector and, as promised, gets revenge by dragging Hector's
             dead body over Patroclus' burial mound. Finally, he realizes he is wrong in doing
             this and returns Hector's body to King Priam. Here, he has changed again by
             realizing his mistakes and becoming more caring.
             This is one of the greatest changes Achilles makes in the story. He learns
             from his mistakes and becomes more caring and compassionate for others. He
             changes from being a selfish, cold-hearted warrior to a more caring and
             compassionate individual. When King Priam reminds him of his own father, he sees
             that he has been indifferent to other peoples affections. He apologizes to
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