1. Achilles is a renowned warrior; what else does the start of the book reveal about him? 2. What is the friendship between Achilles and Patroclus based on? 3. What role do the gods/goddesses play in the lives of the characters? 4. What are the signs of A

1. Achilles is a renowned warrior; what else does the start of the book reveal about him?
2. What is the friendship between Achilles and Patroclus based on?
3. What role do the gods/goddesses play in the lives of the characters?
4. What are the signs of Achilles’ grief and why does it overcome him?
5. How is Achilles’ grief seen by his Myrmidons?
6. List some examples of time-shifts in Section 1. How does this literary device add to the story?
Section 2
1. How does Priam arrive at the decision to seek out Achilles?
2. What viewpoint are we given of Achilles in section 2 and by whom?
3. Why is chance such a difficult concept for Priam and the royal court?
4. Briefly describe Priam’s background.
5. What signs/assistance are given by the gods in this section?
6. What is Somax’s view of the royal court and its proceedings?
7. How does Somax act as a counterbalance to Priam and the royal court?