Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.Deeply troubled [Hektor] spoke to his own great-hearted spirit: "Ah me! If I go now inside the wall and the gateway, Poulydamas will be first to put a reproach upon me,since he tried to make me lead the Trojans inside the city on that accursed night when brilliant Achilleus rose up,and I would not obey him, but that would have been far better.Now, since by my own recklessness I have ruined my people . . .”
Answer
A
his plan to destroy Achilleus
B
his frustration with fellow Trojans
C
his goals and dreams for the future
D
his regret about previous actions
Explanation
Hektor recalls that Poulydamas advised him to lead the Trojans inside the city, but he refused. He now recognizes that following the advice would have been better and says his own recklessness has harmed his people. This shows regret about his previous actions, not frustration with the Trojans or plans for the future.
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