Characters of the Iliad
This devoted wife of Hector appears with their baby as Hector returns to Troy.
Who is Andromache?
Achilles' response to the embassy’s plea can be summed up this way—he isn’t coming back.
What is “He refuses to return to battle”?
After killing Hector, Achilles dishonors him in this gruesome way.
What is dragging his body behind his chariot?
True or False: Priam had more than one wife.
What is true?
This is a longer type of poetic device used for descriptions in epics.
What is an epic simile?
He’s the aged counselor of the Greeks whose advice is long-winded but wise.
Who is Nestor?
Patroclus requests to wear this before entering battle.
What is Achilles' armor?
Achilles kills Hector by striking him in this vulnerable location.
What is the neck?
How many days must fighting be paused in order to bury Hector?
What is eleven?
This is a descriptive way to tell about a character that is used multiple times within an epic.
What is a stock epithet?
The Trojans call Hector’s baby this name, meaning “Lord of the City.”
Who is Astyanax?
Before fighting again, Achilles is told by this divine figure to wait for new armor.
Who is Thetis?
Patroclus’s ghost appears to Achilles and requests this burial wish.
What is to be buried together with Achilles?
Who was Niobe?
What is in medias res?
This son of Zeus is allowed to die on the battlefield.
Who is Sarpedon?
Hector’s baby is frightened at first because his father is wearing this.
What is his helmet?
This tragic woman claims Hector was always kind to her.
Who is Helen?
What unexpected emotion does Achilles show Priam?
What is empathy?
This is when the poet asks for inspiration.
What is the invocation of the Muse?
These three ambassadors—one old tutor and two powerful warriors—attempt to persuade Achilles to rejoin the fight.
Who are Phoenix, Ajax, and Odysseus?
Achilles and Hector circle the city of Troy how many times before Hector's death?
What is three?
The Iliad concludes with this solemn event.
What is Hector's burial?
This messenger god escorts Priam to the camp of Achilles.
Who is Hermes?
This is where one character contrasts with another in order to highlight differences.
What is a foil?