- What does Patroclus propose to Achilles and what is Achilles’ response? Why does Achilles grant Patroclus’ request?
Patroclus proposes that he go to battle with Achilles armor on so as to trick the Trojans into thinking it’s him.
He accepts it because he thinks it will make the Trojans go away. (page 414. line 81)
- On p. 413 line 35 (approximately), Patroclus tells Achilles that Achilles is “cursed in [his] own courage.” What does Patroclus mean by that and do you agree with him?
I think he means that Achilles impending doom is tied in with his courage to take the lead and take on several men at once.
- Either ask questions about the text or write down vocab words from the text with definitions.
QUESTION:
How come Zeus doesn’t answer both of Achilles prayers? More importantly, does no one seriously notice Achilles walking out into battle pouring wine on the floor and going back to his ship? Wouldn’t they then realize that he is not fighting.
