I found this part of the reading very interesting as it not only shows the intricacies of Don Quixote's grandfather's armor, but it also shows Quixote's unwavering personality and stubbornness. He would rather sit, unable to eat, with his helmet still securely fastened to his head than remove it forcefully, metaphorically stripping him of any sense of knighthood that he is pursuing. By not removing his helmet, Don Quixote still clings onto the hope that he can become a honorable knight against all logic or reasoning.

I find it extremely interesting how even with this interpretation of doom from Poulydamas, who he trusts and has relied on before for advice, Hektor still chooses to continue onward in battle. Given their reliance on signs from animals in the past in realizing their hopes or doubts, Hektor's defiance of such a sign delivered directly to the Trojans shows his hubris. It shows that while he prays to the Gods and offers sacrifice, he is unwilling to accept a possible sign from them should it go against what he wants. I also found it interesting how Hektor says, "No, lets us put our trust in the counsel of great Zeus, he who is lord over all mortal men and the immortals" (lines 241-242) as it shows a clear contradiction in his thought. As he preaches listening to the counsel of Zeus, he in fact ignores a sign often attributed to Zeus; the irregular actions of an eagle. With Zeus' messages usually taking the place through the actions of this amazingly strong bird, Poulydamas' interpretation would only be seen as counsel from Zeus himself... one that Hektor flagrantly ignores.