Illiad Book 17 - Struggle Over Patroclus Flashcards
What is Ajax worried about?
That “Patroclus’ body will soon be glutting the Trojan dogs and birds”.
How do Achilles’ horses react to Patroclus’ death?
“The horses of Achilles had been weeping ever since they learnt that their charioteer had been brought down on the dust of man-slaying Hector”.
What is the simile used for Menelaus after Athene gives him fresh heart?
Like “ a fly which is so fond of human blood”.
How is Patroclus described while he lived?
As the “soul of kindness”.
What does Hector want to do after having stripped Patroclus of his armour?
“He wanted to behead him”.
How does Glaucus rebuke Hector?
He says “Hector, with your wonderful looks, you’re useless in battle”.
Why does Glaucus say that the Lycians won’t help Hector?
Because “they have been given no reward for battling relentlessly”.
How does Zeus expose Hector as impious?
Because he “killed (Achilles’ comrade, brave and gentle Patroclus, and improperly stripped the armour from his head and shoulders”.
Why is Menelaus scared of Hector?
Because he is on “an unstoppable rampage”.
Why does Menelaus have difficulty in deciding whether or not to continue guarding Patroclus’ body?
Because if he leaves, “any Greek who sees me will rightly be angry” but if he stays, he is “likely to be cut off and surrounded, since Hector of the flashing helmet is bringing all his Trojans”.
How does Hector prophesies Hector’s death?
He says “for the moment at any rate I grant you supremacy. But you must pay for it.”
