Bookman: In a twist fit for a Greek epic, Jones could be Jackson’s Achilles heel

By: Jay Bookman

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 553

Last Updated: 11 hours, 18 minutes ago

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In much of “The Iliad” – the ancient Greek “prequel” to “The Odyssey” now dominating the summer movie box office – the hero Achilles can be found sulking in his tent outside the walls of Troy. He is bitterly angry at his fellow Greeks, feeling that he has been cheated and disrespected, and thus refuses to fight any longer on their behalf.

“You don’t need me? Fine.”

Even when the great King Agamemnon begs him …

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