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 . . .” What does Hektor’s perspective reveal?
Answer
A
his plan to destroy Achilleus
B
his goals and dreams for the future
C
his frustration with fellow Trojans
D
his regret about previous actions
Explanation
Hektor reflects that Poulydamas had advised him to bring the Trojans inside the city, but he refused. Now he recognizes that following this advice would have been better and says his recklessness has harmed his people. This reveals regret about his previous actions, so the answer is D.
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