The Greeks
What is the result of Achilles's quarrel with Agamemnon?
He stops fighting for the Greeks.
Why does Hector bid farewell to Andromache?
He chooses to continue to fight the Greeks- he is a warrior. He says goodbye to his wife and son because he knows there is a possibility that he will die during this war.
In which year of the war does The Iliad begin?
The last year of the war
Which goddess stops Achilles from killing Agamemnon? What is she the goddess of?
Athena- the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare who supports the Greeks in the Trojan War.
How long does the Trojan War last?
10 years
What happens to Achilles's armor?
Hector removes it from Patroclus's dead body and wears it himself.
What do Priam and Achilles learn from each other?
That even enemies can respect each other and show compassion and forgiveness.
Which event marks the beginning of The Iliad?
The Wrath of Achilles- Achilles and Agamemnon quarrel over the Briseis and Chriseis.
Which goddess helps Paris during his combat with Menelaus? What is she the goddess of?
Aphrodite- the Greek goddess of love and beauty who supports the Trojans during the Trojan War.
What is Achilles's warning to Patroclus?
Achilles warns Patroclus to stay away from the walls of Troy and to not go after Hector.
What are Achilles's soldiers called?
The Myrmidons
Why does Helen say that the Trojans hate and shun her?
She says the Trojans hate her because she caused the war and even more so after Achilles kills Hector, the Trojan hero.
Which event marks the end of The Iliad?
Hector's Funeral
Which god helps Hector kill Patroclus? What is he the god of?
Apollo- the god of the sun,archery, music, prophecy, and healing who supports the Trojans during the Trojan War.
What are the terms of combat between Menelaus and Paris?
They must fight to the death- one must die. Whoever survives keeps Helen and the war comes to an end.
What does Patroclus ask of Achilles?
Patroclus asks Achilles permission to go back into the war to fight the Trojans. He asks him for his armor and Myrmidons.
What is Priam's appeal to Achilles and why?
Priam asks Achilles for Hector's body back because he wants give him a proper funeral.
Why does Zeus say that gods and goddesses must not interfere in the battle?
Zeus wants the Trojan War to follow its destined course. He explains that the fate of humans cannot be changed- what is destined to happen will happen regardless of how much the gods and goddesses try to change it.
How does Apollo punish the Greeks and why?
Apollo sends down a shower of arrows of death that cause plague and death amongst the Greeks. He is offended that Greeks have insulted his priest, Chryses, by taking away his daughter and refusing to give her back.
How does Achilles know exactly where to wound Hector?
Hector is wearing Achilles's armor. Achilles knows where the armor has a weak spot in it. In this spot Achilles fatally wounds Hector.
What does Achilles vow when he discovers Patroclus has been killed?
He vows to go back into the war and that he will not bury Patroclus until he has killed Hector.
How have the character's perspective of the war changed?
By the end of The Iliad it is no longer a war about Helen. Instead, it has become more personal for many characters. For example, Achilles is fighting to avenge Patroclus and Agamemnon is fighting to win and conquer more territory.
Name two main themes of The Iliad.
To name a few: 1. Fate- the fate of the characters cannot be changed or escaped.
2. Anger and Revenge- Achilles feels wrath towards Agamemnon and then towards Hector. He vows to avenge Patroclus's death.
3. War and Consequences- the long Trojan war bring death, loss, sadness to many characters and their homes.
4. Compassion and Forgiveness- at the end Priam and Achilles show us that even enemies can show each other respect, compassion, and forgiveness.
Who makes Achilles's armor? What is he the God of?
Hephaestus-the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.
How does Achilles disrespect the body of Hector?
Achilles ties Hector's body to his chariot and then drives it away dragging the body through the dirt. He does this several times over several days.