Name that Greek
This “weak, disappointing prince” is exiled after killing a boy in a dice fight.
Who is Patroclus?
Before his exile, Patroclus travels here for Helen’s marriage competition.
What is Sparta?
According to your symbolism slide, this game represents how chance controls Patroclus’s fate and changes his life in one moment.
What is the dice game?
Thetis tells Patroclus this grim prediction about his future.
What is that he will die soon?
This label is used for Briseis.
What is a war bride?
This prince is prophesied to become the greatest warrior of his generation.
Who is Achilles?
Patroclus is sent to this kingdom after exile, where Achilles lives.
Who is Phthia?
In a Fosterian slide, Achilles and Patroclus’ bond grows through this shared condition: space, routine, and daily closeness.
What is communalism?
Achilles says he is unsure whether he wants to be divine, but he knows he wants to be this.
What is a hero/God?
Patroclus gradually steps away from the battle and instead helps in these places.
What are the medical tents?
This king of Phthia welcomes Patroclus, allows him to become Achilles’ therapon, and later tells stories like that of Meleager.
Who is Peleus?
Achilles officially brings Patroclus closer by making him this advisor-like role.
What is a therapon?
This instrument symbolizes peace and emotional connection, standing in contrast to the violence of the future.
What is the lyre?
This tragic flaw ultimately kills Achilles and Patroclus.
What is pride/hubris?
Patroclus sees Achilles as loving and beautiful, even though Achilles is also this on the battlefield.
What is a killer?
This sea goddess and mother of Achilles frightens Patroclus from the start.
Who is Thetis?
After Patroclus kisses Achilles on the beach, Achilles leaves to study under this teacher.
Who is Chiron?
In a Fosterian reading, this beach moment becomes a failed communion
What is the kiss on the beach?
This emotion/trait cannot save you from your worst flaw, but it keeps you true to yourself.
What is love?
The princes swear an oath to protect this woman’s future husband, setting major later events in motion.
Who is Helen?
This war bride becomes important in the camp and later reveals affection for Patroclus.
Who is Briseis?
In the early war, Achilles repeatedly calms the soldiers, which undermines this commander’s authority.
Who is Agamemnon?
Patroclus describes Achilles as beautiful, graceful, and gentle, even though Achilles is destined to become such a figure.
What is a warrior?
This prophecy shapes Achilles’ identity from a young age by declaring that he will be the greatest warrior of his generation.
What is the prophecy of Achilles' greatness?
This Greek leader, along with Diomedes, helps bring Achilles and Patroclus back from Scyros
Who is Odysseus?