Book 11 Flashcards
What 2 people does Achilles watch from the stern of his ship? What are they doing? (3)
Nestor
Machaon
They’re in a chariot being carried away from the fighting
What terms does Achilles use to address Patroclus, other than son of Menoitios? (2)
‘Pride and joy’
‘Equal of Ares’
What does Achilles hope the achaians will do now? (1)
Beg him to fight
Who stormed Tenedos and won Hekamede? (2)
Achilles stormed it -Nestor won her
Why was Hekamede awarded to Nestor? (1)
He’s the wisest in the council
How does Patroclus describe Achilles to Nestor? (2)
‘Honoured and quick to blame’
‘Angry, even at those who are guiltless’
What was Nestor’s people’s quarrel with the Eleians about? (2)
He killed a man (Itymoneus) defending his oxen during a cattle raid
Who had killed the bravest of the Pyglians years before The time go Nestor’s story? (1)
Hercules
How many brothers did Nestor have? Have many are still alive? (2)
11
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Who armed the Pylians to arm against a surprise attack? (1)
Athene
Who was with Patroclus when Menotios sent him to Agamemnon? (1)
Achilles❤️
What does Menotios say to Patroclus about his ‘relationship’ with Achilles? What is he to do? (2)
Achilles is of a higher status than him but Patroclus is the eldest
He must give him good counsel
If Achilles won’t go into battle what does Nestor suggest? (1)
He should send Patroclus instead, wearing his armour😥
What is the last thing Patroclus does in this book? What does this portray? (3)
Tends to Eurypylos’ wounds
His tender and caring nature
Homer’s also creating pathos in order to increase the emotional climax of his death😢😢
