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What does Achilles' shield represent?

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Given the timing of when the shield is crafted and how it is used by Achilles in his battle with Hector, which is actually one of the bloodiest and most violent sections of the entire poem, it could be argued that the shield is used as a symbol to foreshadow the fate of Troy once Hector is killed, and the killing and pillaging that will take place. The shield then could be seen as a symbol of the coexistence of war and peace, and how there always seems to be some element of strife alongside peace. The shield can also be viewed as a representation of the heroic ideal, which of course acts in extreme contrast to Achilles and how he behaves when he slays Hector

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