This regret that Hector has at the end literally and physically tears away his facade, showing him for what he was; a frightened and conflicted man. Illustrated during what is believed to be his greatest moment, when he stands as the lone defender of Troy. Although his father shouts from the battlements in a final attempt to convince Hector that even though he is young and his death will be glorious, it will ultimately be a selfish death because it will bring no peace to his family. Hector realizes that a death fighting the ruthless Achilles would mean his family will remain disembodied until morning, so they will all be left to suffer until they are brutally killed by the invaders. (Homer XXII. 44-80). At first Hector "gloomy and narrow-eyed, refused to yield" (Homer XXII, 101-102). However, as Achilles rushes towards him, suddenly all the words of his father, his mother, his wife begin to make sense, he with narrowed eyes clearly sees the reality of what his death will mean. So “as he watched, he began to tremble./ Then he could hold his position, no more. He ran” (Homer XXII. 150). Because, faced with the fact that his warrior lifestyle would not save him from death, he has no choice but to attempt to preserve his life for his family. Old habits die hard and he is tricked by Athena to fight (Homer XXII. 245-253) When she uses her