Question

Part A

Why does Agamemnon reach out to Achilles after he refuses to fight in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles" and "The Arming of Patroclus"?


Agamemnon misses his good friend Achilles.

Agamemnon knows that Achilles is too proud to reach out to him first.

The Greeks need Achilles to help win against the Trojans.

Zeus commands that Agamemnon make amends to Achilles.
Question 2
Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

"'For not only is Achilles a great warrior, but he is also dear to Zeus—and he who is dear to Zeus is worth armies of men.'"

"Without Achilles, the Greeks could not stand against the strength and fury of Hector, who slew many and stripped them of their armor."

"'Rather, you followed your own pride and pleasure, and shamed the bravest of your followers, taking from him the prize he had won with his own valor.'"

"'Once he promised that I should take this city of Troy and return home in safety, but this promise he has not kept.'"

Answer 1

Answer: 1. The Greeks need Achilles to help win against the Trojans.

2. I think is either "For not only is Achilles a great warrior, but he is also dear to Zeus—and he who is dear to Zeus is worth armies of men.'" or "Without Achilles, the Greeks could not stand against the strength and fury of Hector, who slew many and stripped them of their armor."

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