Trojan War The Wrath of Achilles Chapters 1-5 Flashcards
Why did Apollo afflict a plague on the Greek army?
Chryses’ daughter was stolen by Agamemnon and he refused to release her, so Apollo was angry because Chryses was a priest of Apollo
Explain the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles.
Agamemnon took Achilles’ captive maiden Briseis, in exchange for losing Chryses’ daughter.
Why did Achilles take his men out of fighting?
he withdrew his support from the Greek army and refused to fight any longer in retaliation
What plan did Paris propose to Hector to end the Trojan war?
a man-to-man combat between himself and Menelaus - the winner would get Helen and a large ransom and the war would be over
Describe the “night adventure” Who was involved, and what was the result?
The night adventure was when Odysseus and Diomede sneaked into the Trojan camp and met Dolon, who was sneaking into the Greek camp. The killed Dolon and then killed Rhesus, the great Trojan ally who had just arrived.
Why did Achilles send Patroclus into battle in his armor? What was the result of this decision?
Achilles wanted the Trojans to think he was fighting, which would make them fall back in fear and protect the Greek ships. It worked until Patroclus continued to chase the Trojans, getting himself killed by Hector.
How did Achilles’ rage change his character? Name some things he did in seeking consolation through vengeance.
He became a killing machine, instead of just killing fairly in battle. He killed children, made a blood bath of the river, and dragged Hector’s body around Troy in front of his wife and parents
Who said “You will suffer fearful defeat for the loss of my valor…”
Achilles
Who said “Since in a year or two I must die, the gods owe me my happiness now.”
Achilles
Who said, “This war is fought on your account, and yet you are not ashamed to make us a mockery to the Greeks by your cowardice.”
Hector
“Small wonder that both Trojans and Greeks have suffered so long for her sake.” Who is this speaking about?
Helen
Who said “Take pity on me for a little, since without you I do not know how to live.”
Andromache
Who said “I have injured him, but by nursing his fury while we face utter defeat, he has put himself in the wrong.”
Agamemnon
Who said “I shall return with Odysseus’ head at my belt perhaps, or even Diomede’s”
Dolon
Who said “The gray, cold sea was your mother, not Thetis. Have you no pity than rock?”?
Patroclus
