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Let us encode the main theme in purely mathematical terms.

1. Basic objects
   • Let t ∈ [0,T] be “narrative time.”
   • Let R(t) ∈ ℝ₊ be Achilles’ wrath‐intensity at time t.
   • Let D(t) ∈ ℝ₊ be the cumulative death‐count (“destruction”) up to time t.
   • Let H(t) ∈ ℝ₊ be Achilles’ honor (kleos) at time t.
   • Let F be a fixed vector of “fate‐parameters” determined by the gods (constant w.r.t. t).

2. Governing relations
   (i) dD/dt = α⋅R(t) + β⋅G(t)
   – here G(t) models discrete divine interventions; α,β>0.
   (ii) dH/dt = γ⋅R(t) – δ⋅D(t)
   – honor rises with wrath but is eroded by mounting destruction; γ,δ>0.
   (iii) R(0)=R₀>0, H(0)=H₀≥0, D(0)=0, F fixed.

3. Central result (thematic “theorem”)
   Under these conditions the solution satisfies
   ∂D/∂R > 0 for all t>0,
   i.e. D(t) is a strictly increasing function of R(t).

4. Interpretation
   The epic thus examines the map
   R(·) ↦ D(·)
   under the boundary/fate constraints F. Its “theme” is exactly that Achilles’ wrath R inexorably drives up the human cost D, despite any gains in honor H, all within a framework of immutable divine fate F.