A mighty Greek warrior who joins the siege of Troy for eternal glory. Initially serves Agamemnon but withdraws after his prize, Briseis, is taken. He eventually re-enters battle to avenge Patroclus, kills Hector, and is ultimately slain by Paris before dying in Briseis' arms.
Their family connection is reinforced by a mentor-and-student relationship.
Patroclus is identified as Achilles' cousin and protégé.
Achilles serves Agamemnon militarily while opposing his ambition and cruelty.
Achilles fights for Agamemnon but is sickened by his vicious leadership. He later refuses to aid him after Agamemnon takes Briseis.
Odysseus brings Achilles into the campaign through persuasion.
Agamemnon sends Odysseus to persuade Achilles to join the Greek war effort.
Thetis is Achilles' mother and his source of decisive personal counsel.
Achilles seeks guidance from his mother Thetis before choosing whether to remain in Larissa or go to Troy.
Their relationship develops from captivity and hostility into mutual love.
Briseis enters Achilles' quarters intending to kill him, but instead falls for him and becomes his lover.
Their duel is the central warrior confrontation of the film.
Achilles challenges Hector outside Troy, duels him, kills him, and drags his corpse to the Trojan beach.
Priam appeals to Achilles' humanity despite their enemy status.
Priam secretly enters the Greek camp and implores Achilles to return Hector's body for a proper funeral.
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