Wednesday, February 28, 2007

The Iliad Book 16 – “Patroclus Fights and Dies” (pp. 412-421 lines 1-333)

1. What does Patroclus propose to Achilles and what is Achilles’ response? Why does Achilles grant Patroclus’ request?
Patroclus proposes that when he goes to fight, he wears Achilles' armor and Achilles says yes because its like the war has already ended. they are losing.

2. 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 his courage is why he is feeling bad. It's what caused his "downfall". I totally agree with him because Achilles needs not learn where to stop but no, he keeps on going.Arguing.

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