Cast of Characters
The Achaians These were the Greeks fighting for the return of Helen.
Achilles: He is the main character in the Iliad and influences the plot in huge ways throughout the story. It is his actions which causes the tide of war to flux and change. This great warrior's perceived presence on the battle field inspires the Achaians to fight on while the Trojans line recoils in fear. The book, while about the Trojan war, shows Achilles evolution as a person who comes to realize that people other than him are important and through him we learn more about human relationships and lov…