The Iliad, Books VIII-XV

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Who is promised by Zeus that he will sack the city of Troy?

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Agamemnon

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What prophecy does Achilles make regarding his return to battle?

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"I will have no concern with fighting till Hector...reaches the tents of the Myrmidons in his murderous course and flings fire upon their ships."

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Who leads the charge against the Trojans in Book 15 when Diomedes and Odysseus are injured?

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Ajax

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Who does Achilles send to check on the status of the injured Greeks?

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Patroclus

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How is Hector wounded in the battle?

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Ajax throws a rock that knocks Hector out.

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What is the significance of Achilles' mother, Thetis, in his decision to fight?

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Achilles seeks a promise from Thetis regarding his survival before he returns to battle.

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What role does Patroclus play in the events of Books VIII-XV?

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Patroclus is a close companion of Achilles and is sent to gather information about the injured Greeks.

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What motivates Agamemnon's actions in the Iliad?

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Agamemnon is motivated by his desire for power and control over the Greek forces.

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How does the theme of honor manifest in the actions of Achilles?

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Achilles' sense of honor drives him to withdraw from battle when Agamemnon takes Briseis from him.

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What is the relationship between Hector and Achilles?

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Hector and Achilles are rivals, representing opposing sides in the Trojan War.