The Achaeans no longer see the Trojans as people, but as in exchange to “take [Trojans] alive” (10.442), instead mercilessly slaughtering anyone preventing them from achieving eternal glory. Agamemnon claims there should be “no markers for their graves”This demonstrates the Achaean’s loss of humanity because they have forgotten the value of family in the midst of war. This distinction could be a direct result of the Trojan’s ability to retreat to the comfort and safety of Troy after a battle. Unlike the Achaeans who have been living on a beach for nearly ten years. The beach is a self-inflicted alienation from their fatherland that transforms leaves the Achaeans into ruthless cold-hearted men desensitized to the act of killing. The concept of family and familial values have been lost to the ten years away from their respective homes and families, and to the endless and insensitive savagery of the Trojan
The Achaeans no longer see the Trojans as people, but as in exchange to “take [Trojans] alive” (10.442), instead mercilessly slaughtering anyone preventing them from achieving eternal glory. Agamemnon claims there should be “no markers for their graves”This demonstrates the Achaean’s loss of humanity because they have forgotten the value of family in the midst of war. This distinction could be a direct result of the Trojan’s ability to retreat to the comfort and safety of Troy after a battle. Unlike the Achaeans who have been living on a beach for nearly ten years. The beach is a self-inflicted alienation from their fatherland that transforms leaves the Achaeans into ruthless cold-hearted men desensitized to the act of killing. The concept of family and familial values have been lost to the ten years away from their respective homes and families, and to the endless and insensitive savagery of the Trojan