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What is an important idea (theme) in the stories "Prologue: The Long Siege," "The Quarrel," and "Hector and Andromache" from the Iliad by Homer?

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War is seen as more important than family life

Strong leaders are never afraid.

Only brave and strong people choose to go to war
4.In the story "The Arming of Patroclus" from the Iliad, which event shows the idea (theme) that life does not last forever?
(1 Point)

Patroclus fights the Trojans and defeats many warriors.

Patroclus dies even though he is wearing Achilles' armor.

D. Achilles feels afraid of dying in battle.
5.So the warriors went to battle in close array, helmet to helmet and shield to shield, close as the stones with which a builder makes a wall. What is the meaning of the highlighted figurative language?
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the soldiers march close to each other

the soldiers get close to their enemies

Othe soldiers' armor is made of stones
6.Why does Achilles refuse to fight in the war in Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles and The Arming of Patroclus?
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He is afraid to fight in the war

He is mad the King betrayed him

He feels there is no reason for war
7.Does this evidence support your claim from question 6?
"'It was an evil day, O king, when you took the maiden Briseis from Achilles.'"
(1 Point)

Yep

Nope

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions based on the themes and events in the Iliad by Homer.

  1. Important idea (theme) in the stories "Prologue: The Long Siege," "The Quarrel," and "Hector and Andromache":

    • War is seen as more important than family life. (This theme is prevalent throughout the Iliad, where the characters often face conflicts between their familial duties and the demands of war.)

  2. Event showing the theme that life does not last forever in "The Arming of Patroclus":

    • Patroclus dies even though he is wearing Achilles' armor. (This highlights the fragility of life, especially in the context of war.)

  3. Meaning of the highlighted figurative language:

    • the soldiers march close to each other. (This simile emphasizes the unity and formation of the soldiers in battle.)

  4. Why does Achilles refuse to fight in the war in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles" and "The Arming of Patroclus"?

    • He is mad the King betrayed him. (Achilles feels insulted and dishonored because Agamemnon took Briseis from him.)

  5. Does this evidence support your claim from question 6?

    • Yep. (The quote shows Achilles' anger regarding Agamemnon's actions, indicating that his refusal to fight is tied to feelings of betrayal.)

If you have any further questions or need additional clarifications, feel free to ask!