Create an insightful Character Analysis for ACHILLES as illustrated in books 7-12.

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What kind of warrior was he, especially in Book 9?

Achilles is described as a strong warrior and one who really affects the war.	I got that idea when Zeus notes that Achilles can prevent the doom of Greece in book 8
He has high pride and firm with his choices.	Prizes or bribes won't affect his judgment
He does not realize his mistakes.(this pertains to overreacting to Agamemnon’s imprudent actions)	His rage is hard to dissipate
He let his emotions run rampant on his choices	He is really needed by the Greeks
He fights bravely	He wants honor and Glory
He is admired as a warrior	He is strong warrior who does much damage in the battlefield

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Are his decisions appropriate for a king like him? Why? Why not?

No, his decisions were not appropriate though it benefits him and the people he rules but still it was not right.
Here is why I say no

• He let his pride and emotions affect his decisions
• He did not fulfill his oath to help his fellow Greek in the most vital part of the war
• His forces really prepared to fight for Greece but his forces them not to fight and fulfill their oath
• He omitted help he could offer to his fellow Greeks
• A king must show good example in decision making
• A king's decision must be objective and for the better of his people
• A king must be true to his word but by withdrawing he failed his oath
• He did not consider the how his decisions could affect the other soldiers
• The reason for his rage is silly
• Insults hurt him too much
• He did not realize that he was overreacting
• War is not the time to show obstinacy to your comrades since life or death and victory or defeat can be the result of it.
• It is not just to let your comrades suffer because you have a silly quarrel on just one of them.