The Fate Of Patroclus
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Throughout The Iliad Of Homer, the constant theme of death is inherently
apparent. Each main character, either by a spear or merely a scratch from an
arrow, was wounded or killed during the progression of the story. For Zeus' son,
Sarpedon, it was a spear through the heart, and for Hector, it was ....
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.... First of all, Patrocles was responsible for his own death because he
requested his insertion into the battle, fully knowing that the Achaeans were
being unmercifully defeated. In Book XVI , Patroclus said,
" Send me forth now at the head of the Myrmidon host
That I may be a light of hope to the Danaans.
And let me strap on my shoulders that armor of yours
That the zealous Trojans take me for you and quickly
Withdraw from the fighting."
Because Achilles ....
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