A man who is incapable of working in the common, or in his self sufficiency has no need for others, is not a part of the community like a beast or a god; "this quote directly resembling the character of Achilles in the light of fate.Achilles throughout this whole epic tries to escape his fate.
He question his judgment set out for him by the Gods (people who have questioned Gods have become tragic heroes), and constantly ponders whether he should die for the sake of war.He wishes to live a long life without glory than of the short glorious one that the Gods gave planned for him. In book One when Agamemnon takes Achilles prize away (Briseis); to replace his own; Achilles starts feeling unappreciated for all he has done
Staggering drunk, with your dog`s eyes, your fawn`s heart, never once did you arm with the troops, and go to battle to risk an ambush...you lack the courage...you can see death coming." (Achilles, Book 1, lines 260-265) Knowing that Agamemnon is not near the warrior he is in battle, Achilles selfishly surrenders his duties, making the whole army feel the repercussions.
His whole intent to do so was to make them feel his true worth. By retiring selfishly from battle he starts to bring upon his own damnation. He starts to ignore his fate by choosing not to be part of the war anymore. He doesn`t realize that "death starts to become of one`s soul, even if he has done nothing, as one who has done much."
He selfishly escapes his heroic fate to die in a brave war. He sends his loyal friend Patrokolos in to do what the Gods intended Achilles to do. He is beside himself in the fact that his friend is not half the warrior he is, and by the end of the battle, hears of his friend`s fate----Death. The fate Achilles should of borne him.