Question

The aged Priam was the first of all whose eyes
saw him . . . .

The old man groaned aloud and with both hands
high uplifted

beat his head, and groaned amain, and spoke
supplicating

his beloved son, who there still in front of the
gateway

stood fast in determined fury to fight with
Achilleus.

The old man stretching his hands out called
pitifully to him:

“Hektor, beloved child, do not wait the attack of
this man

alone, away from the others. You might
encounter your destiny

beaten down by Peleion, since he is far stronger
than you are.”

–The Iliad of Homer,
Richard Lattimore

What does Priam’s perspective reveal about the fight between Hektor and Achilleus?

A.Achilleus is a serious threat to Hektor.
B.Achilleus will not be able to find Hektor.
C.Apollo will save Hektor.
D.Priam will send Hektor’s brothers to help.

Answer 1

A. Achilleus is a serious threat to Hektor.