Achilles: The Redoubtable Warrior

A warrior is a man engaged in warfare or in some struggle or conflict. One should have the courage and strength to fight.

Achilles is a man full of courage and strength. Without hesitation, he quickly crossed the plain going to Hector with little effort. 

He is Achilles, the greatest warrior among the Achaeans.

“Achilles set off towards the city, his heart full, charging on like a prize-winning horse pulling a chariot at full speed across the plain with little effort – that’s how fast Achilles ran, sprinting with his legs and feet.”  (22.30-34.220)

He has a strong heart that he killed some of King Priam’s sons. He can do brutal things to bring honor and glory to the Achaeans. He was a godlike warrior that many people who come in his way were frightened, that even a king warned his son of how Achilles fights.

“And then my heart shed might shed its dreadful sorrow, for he’s taken from me many valiant sons. Some he’s butchered. Others he’s sold in islands far away.” (22.57-60.221)

Achilles is obedient with gods as he obeyed Athena. He agreed with Athena’s help in convincing Hector to stand against him.

“Glorious Achilles, beloved of Zeus, now I hope the two of us will take great glory to Achaean ships, by killing Hector, for all his love of war.” (22.278-280.226)

He is an intelligent warrior that he didn’t agree with Hector’s offer that nothing will be concealed.   He thought that it is very impossible that enemies to become friends or swear oaths between each other.

“Hector, don’t talk to me of our agreements. That’s idiotic, like a faithful promise between men and lions.” (22.336-338.227)

He is a good friend. He seeked revenge for his slaughtered companions and friend Patroclus.

“Right now you’ll pay me back, the full price of those sorrows I went through when you slaughtered my companions.”

Achilles is truly a great warrior. Even his toughest foe said that he is their greatest danger.  

“I hope you get this whole spear in your flesh. This war would then be easier on Trojans with you dead, for you’re the greatest danger.” (22.371-373.228)

He is aggressive, alert and merciless. He took his chance to kill Hector quickly. In just a click he strucked Hector. 

"As Hector charged, noble Achilles struck him there, driving the spear point through his tender neck." (22.422-423.229)

Therefore, Achilles, son of Peleus is truly great. A great warrior is measured on how he fights with his enemy and how he executes his strategy. He is a man who can easily kill others to have power and glory. His view in life is to fight the battle or die. I cannot say that he is greedy because as he pursue in reaching his dream, he is also fighting for the Achaeans against Trojans.

 

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warrior

Ramirez, Veronica E. English Across Continents. Makati City, Phils.

Diwa Learning Systems Inc. 2010 Print.

A Woman Built by Challenges

  

        “A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.”

-Danielle Hollister

     Women are precious in our society. In our everyday life, I can say that it is harder to be a woman than a man because of their high-cost maintenance. It is not just about money they spend in buying necessities but their hardships in dealing with the effects of being a woman. Even though they are living their lives more challenging than man’s, they are very strong and can accept many challenges. That is why I chose my mother to be my subject for my blog.

In life, people dream marry their loved ones when they become adult. Women accepted the challenge to become wives and mothers. For I know, being a mother is not as easy as playing a game. To be a mother is fulfilling but with hardships. Only strong women can survive being a good mother.  My mother is an example of a strong woman. She raised my three siblings and I patiently all by herself. She worked hard to provide all our needs and wants. Her rights for us as a mother are practiced because she gives time to bond with us and we live in the same house. My mother is a helpful person. I remember the time when she helped an imprisoned man accused of stealing a can of milk. She visited the family of the man and said what happened. Now the man is free and proved that he is not guilt. I am very proud that she is my mother because even though there are many obstacles, it didn’t stop her to help other people in need. We should help each other like brothers and sisters in establishing a good relationship with each people.

         I can say that my mother and all mothers are part of the history of our country and the world. They bare child and bring another life in the world. They help balance the cycle of man’s life. All children are blessings from God. When they grew up, they will help in making our country developed and united.