Question

Describe the conflict between Achilles and the High King (19-20)

2. What was the emotional state of Achilles and Briseis?



Vocabulary Exploration:

An important part of the authors word choice is their use of Epithets.

For example, Odysseus’s various epithets include “sacker of the cities” and “lion-hearted”, whereas Hermes is known as the “giant slayer.”

Find the Epithets used to describe the following characters: Then, infer what that ephiet could tell you about their character.

Name:
Epithet Used:
Inference about Personality
Hector (18)




Athena (19)




Achilles (19)




Thetis (21)

Answer 1

Answer:Achilles slew Mynes and the brothers of Briseis (children of Briseus), then received her as his war prize. Even though she was a war prize, Achilles and Briseis fell in love with each other, and Achilles may have gone to Troy intending to spend much time in his tent with her.

Step-by-step explanation: