Question

Refer to Stories from the Iliad. "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."

What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?

O To be respected and followed, Agamemnon should have treated Achilles fairly.

O Agamemnon's singular wrong act did not destroy years of favor with Achilles.

O The gods do not involve themselves in human wars.

o Agamemnon finds that buying forgiveness is impossible

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Answer 1

Agamemnon finds that buying forgiveness is impossible

Step-by-step explanation:

As Agamemnon and Achilles had conflict over the possession of a woman named Briseis, Achilles felt betrayed by the public disgrace he suffered by the Agamemnon's demand and possession of Briseis.

However, In an attempt to bring Achilles back into the battle against Troy, Agamemnon sent Odysseus, Great Ajax, and the elderly Phoenix to offer a peace proposal and other gifts to Achilles. Achilles on the other hand refused the offer, hence, his refusal to the offer made "Agamemnon finds that buying forgiveness is impossible