However , the comparison with Hector can be seen as acknowledging Troilus ' inferiority to his brother through the very need to mention him .
These two poets follow Boccaccio in reporting that Troilus kills thousands of Greeks .
The comparison with Hector can be seen as acknowledging Troilus ' inferiority to Troilus ' brother through the very need to mention him .
These two poets follow Boccaccio in reporting that Troilus kills thousands of Greeks .