Book 23- The Funeral Games Flashcards
1
Q
What does the ghost of Patroclus demand?
A
“Do not let them bury my bones apart from yours Achilles”
2
Q
What does Achilles say to Patroclus?
A
“Come nearer to me now, so that we can hold each other in our arms, if only for a moment”
3
Q
What shows that Achilles is committing human sacrifice?
A
“He carried out his murderous plans for the twelve noble sons”
4
Q
What quote likens Achilles’ and Patroclus’ to a father and son?
A
“As a father weeps when he is burning the bones of a son who has died… so Achilles wept”
