Question
Part A
How does Agamemnon attempt to get Achilles to fight in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles" and "The Arming of Patroclus"?
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Agamemnon make sacrifices to the gods.
Agamemnon make sacrifices to the gods.
Agamemnon sends Achilles' friends to him.
Agamemnon sends Achilles' friends to him.
Agamemnon promises to win the war.
Agamemnon promises to win the war.
Agamemnon offers him great gifts.
How does Agamemnon attempt to get Achilles to fight in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles" and "The Arming of Patroclus"?
Responses
Agamemnon make sacrifices to the gods.
Agamemnon make sacrifices to the gods.
Agamemnon sends Achilles' friends to him.
Agamemnon sends Achilles' friends to him.
Agamemnon promises to win the war.
Agamemnon promises to win the war.
Agamemnon offers him great gifts.
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In "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles," Agamemnon attempts to get Achilles to fight by offering him great gifts and promising honor, recognizing Achilles' strength and importance to the Greek forces. He seeks to mend the rift between them and persuade Achilles to return to battle for the sake of the war effort.
In "The Arming of Patroclus," the situation shifts as Achilles, grieving over his friend Patroclus, ultimately decides to lend him his armor and allow him to enter the battle. This act is motivated by Achilles' desire to help his friend and regain personal honor rather than a direct appeal from Agamemnon.
Overall, Agamemnon's initial attempts involve promises of gifts and recognition to try to entice Achilles back into the fight.
In "The Arming of Patroclus," the situation shifts as Achilles, grieving over his friend Patroclus, ultimately decides to lend him his armor and allow him to enter the battle. This act is motivated by Achilles' desire to help his friend and regain personal honor rather than a direct appeal from Agamemnon.
Overall, Agamemnon's initial attempts involve promises of gifts and recognition to try to entice Achilles back into the fight.