A Remarkable Antagonist.

Achilles is a son to Peleus and Thetis, a cousin to Patroclus, a husband to Andromache and a father to Astyanax. Gods favor him because of the fact that he is a half god, a Demigod. What makes Achilles an outstanding warrior? He grabs every opportunity of showing how ruthless foe he is. As King Priam said
"...and then my heart 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)
Therefore, Achilles is an unmerciful assailant.
"Hector, don't talk to me of our agreements.
That's idiotic, like a faithful promise
between men and lions. Wolves and lambs
don't share a common heart- they always sense
a mutual hatred for each other.
In just that way, it's not possible for us,
till one or other of us falls, glutting Ares,
You'd best remember all your fighting skills.
Now you must declare yourself a spearman,
a fearless warrior. You've got no escape.
Soon, Pallas Athena will destroy you
on my spear. Right now you'll pay me back,
the full price of those sorrows I went through
when you slaughtered my companions." (22.336-352.227)


Athena favovoring Achilles triumph over Hector is very evident.
"Glorious Achilles,
beloved of Zeus, now I hope the two of us
will take great glory to Achean ships,
by killing Hector, for all his love of war.
Now he can't escape us any longer
even though Apollo, the far shooter,
suffers every torment, as he grovels
before Father Zeus, who bears the aegis.
Stay still now. Catch your breath. I'll go to Hector
and convince him to turn and stand against you" (22.278-287.226)

This statement means that Achilles is really worthy of
being treated as the most dangerous among the Demigods. Aside from being favored by the gods, his legend was spoken for a thousand years.

In conclusion, I can say that Achilles is a formidable warrior whose very name sent fear to
the hearts of his enemies.