In "The Godlike Achilles" from "What Happened Before the Iliad," Achilles' experience at the river Styx foreshadows further conflict to come primarily because he knows that he is vulnerable and can die in war. This awareness of his mortality sets the stage for the internal and external struggles he will face throughout the narrative, particularly regarding his role in the Trojan War and the choices he must make about honor, glory, and his own destiny. This foreshadowing emphasizes the tension between his desires and the harsh realities of warfare, ultimately contributing to the conflicts that arise in "The Iliad."
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How does Achilles' experience at the river Styx foreshadow further conflict to come in "The Godlike Achilles" from "What Happened Before the Iliad"?
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He knows that he is vulnerable and can die in war.
He knows that he is vulnerable and can die in war.
He knows that he will be forced to fight in the war.
He knows that he will be forced to fight in the war.
He knows that his mother does not want him to go to war.
He knows that his mother does not want him to go to war.
He knows that Greece will lose the war.
He knows that Greece will lose the war.
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