The Iliad: FATE Flashcards
1
Q
What are Achilleus’ two fates
A
- if he stays in Troy to fight, he shall die, but he will have glory
- if he heads back home, he’ll live a long life, but without glory
2
Q
Why does Nestor proclaim that ‘the fate of all Achaians stands balanced on a razor’s edge’? (book 10)
A
Because the Trojans were camping closer to the Achaians - especially closer to their ships.
3
Q
Zeus: “Do I snatch [Sarpedon] out of the ruinous fighting…?”
Why does Hera get angry at Zeus for saying this?
A
Sarpedon is ‘destined by fate’ to be killed here (by Patroklos)
4
Q
Sarpedon’s death:
he fell ‘like… a tall pine which carpenters cut down’
what does this simile suggest about his death?
A
Sarpedon’s death was fated and inevitable.
5
Q
Why does Apollo knock Patroklos as he climbs the wall 3 times?
A
‘It isnt fate for the Trojans’ city to be be sacked by your spear
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