- The warriors are very concerned with retrieveing the bodies of their fallen comrades. It's interesting that they take that as such a sign of disrespect to not give the bodies back. Understandable though. Both sides tried to take the other's warrior with Patroclus and Sarpedon.
- Hector was daring to defy Zeus and put on Achilles' armor. That may be his downfall.
- A large breakout of fighting occurred only over the body of Patroclus. I like the detail of the horses crying due to Patroclus' death. Gives them a good sense of loyalty.
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- Apollo loves mischief most of all of the gods. Epic battle between Achilles and Hector awaits. Hector is truly brave to stand up to Achilles, despite so many people discouraging him to do so. My not taking is sounding somewhat like the reading as I go further into it. Achilles seems to be a demigod, similar to a character such as Hercules (super speed). Zeus likes Hector as well, which creates tension between whom he will pick to win the fight.
- Athene tricked Hector by making it appear as though his brother was there? Achilles seems to be invincible with the help of the gods. Descriptions of the fighting (speed) are great for the imagery and epicness of the battle between Hector and Achilles.
- Achilles was savage with Hector's body. He showed no mercy at all. I don't know if I would have written it that way for Achilles to be so disrespectful.
The Ransoming of Hector
- I feel bad for King Priam and his family. For him to go beg to the man who had defeated his son is horrific. Achilles is truly vengeful for the death of Patroclus. It is resulting in him acting quite differently than I anticipated him to. Maybe if Hector had respected Patroclus' death more, Achilles would have done the same after killing Hector.
Bibliography: Homer's Iliad retold by A. J. Church
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