Book 24- Priam And Achilles Flashcards
How does Apollo describe Achilles’ recent behaviour?
“Murderous Achilles”
“Remains utterly relentless, like a lion”
What does Achilles continue to do even though Hector is dead?
“Achilles drags him mercilessly round the grave-mound of his beloved companion”
How do we know that Achilles still has murder in his heart?
“Now don’t push me too far, venerable sir”
How do the gods respond to Hector’s poor treatment?
“The gods looked on and took pity on him”
What does Hecabe say in response to Priam’s plans?
“No, all we can do now is sit at home and weep”
How does Hecabe show bestial behaviour?
“Whose liver i would sink my teeth into”
How do we know Priam has supplicated to Achilles?
-“ I have raised to my lips the hands of the man who killed my sons”
How does Andromache express her grief at Hector’s body?
“Husband, you were too young to die and leave me widowed in our home”
How does Helen express her grief at Hector’s body?
“I wish I had perished first “
