One of Achilles’ main characteristics is his pride. Although Agamemnon wounds Achilles’ pride through Book 1, he does not let Agamemnon’s actions dictate what he is going to do. When Achilles asks Agamemnon for Chryseis, Agamemnon says that Chryseis will grow old in Argos. Calchas pleads Agamemnon to give up the girl for the sake of the Danaan people. This enrages Agamemnon and he says that if he has to give up his prize he …showed first 75 words of 326 total…

…showed last 75 words of 326 total…stands up to you! Leech! Commander to trash! If not I swear, you could never abuse one soldier more! (270-274) Achilles responds to the dishonor from Agamemnon by calling him a coward, thief, trash, and a user. Achilles takes pride on fighting and being loyal to his soldiers and earning his own prizes. Even though Achilles’ pride has bee injured, he still works hard and does not let his emotions influence what he will do.