Comparative Mythology

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Comparative Mythology

Achilles is obviously moved by the relentless attacks on the Greeks by the Trojans. After all, the Greek soldiers are his friends. His ?beef? is with Agamemnon, not the soldiers. In order to deceive the Trojans into believing Achilles has returned to battle, Patroclus offers to put on Achilles? armor and fight in his stead. Patroclus is obviously frustrated by his friend?s exhausting grudge. Before Achilles agrees to this, he goes off on a tirade about losing his plunder and the injustice of it all.

This chapter and particularly Achilles? speech is a dramatic turning point in the story. For the first time, Achilles hints at returning to battle but only when things get so bad the Trojans have reached the sea and are about to attack the Greek ships.

In my opinion, by offering Patroclus his armor, Achilles bestows upon Patroclus not only the practical attire needed in battle but it is also as if Achilles is actually giving him a piece of himself and ...

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