Iliad Book 6

• Who is the host of the video discussing Book Six of the Iliad?

  Erica
• What is the main focus of Book Six of the Iliad?

  Hector's character and his family
• Why do readers find Hector relatable in the Iliad?

  He is portrayed as a family man
• What fate is known about Hector in the Iliad?

  He is destined to die
• How does the narrator describe Hector's interactions with his family?

  They show him as a caring individual
• What does Menelaus do to the Trojan named Adrestus?

  He captures him during battle
• What does Adrestus do to plead for his life?

  He begs Menelaus for mercy
• What is the significance of supplication in the Iliad?

  It shows the customs of begging for mercy
• What does Menelaus decide to do with Adrestus after Agamemnon's intervention?

  He kills Adrestus
• What advice does Nestor give to the Greeks during battle?

  To focus on retrieving bodies, not plunder
• How do the Trojans react to the Greek attacks?

  They are terrified and consider retreating
• Who is Helenus in the Iliad?

  A Trojan seer and son of Priam
• What plan does Helenus propose to Hector?

  To rally troops and sacrifice to Athena
• What does Hector do after receiving Helenus's advice?

  He rallies the Trojans for battle
• What is the significance of the meeting between Diomedes and Glaucus?

  They decide not to fight due to family ties
• What do Diomedes and Glaucus exchange to signify their friendship?

  Armor
• How does Hector's return to Troy affect the women there?

  They crowd around him for news
• What does Hector tell the women of Troy to do?

  To make sacrifices to Athena
• How many bedrooms are described in Priam's palace?

  Fifty
• Who is Hecuba in relation to Hector?

  His mother
• What does Hecuba offer Hector when he returns to Troy?

  Wine
• What does Hecuba question Hector about?

  His reasons for leaving the battlefield
• How many rooms are in Priam's palace?

  Many rooms, including numerous bedrooms
• Who does Hector meet in Priam's palace?

  His mother, Hecuba
• What are the two ways to write Hecuba's name?

  Hecuber and Hecabee
• What does Hecuba offer Hector when they meet?

  Wine to strengthen him for battle
• Why does Hector refuse the wine offered by Hecuba?

  He believes it will weaken him in battle
• What does Hector relay to Hecuba regarding the battlefield?

  A plea from Hilaros for help
• Who has not returned to battle since Book Three?

  Paris
• What does Hector plan to do after speaking with Hecuba?

  Find Paris and convince him to fight
• What does Hecuba do before making the sacrifice to Athena?

  She goes to the vault for robes
• What does Hecuba offer to Athena?

  A beautiful robe and prayers
• How does Athena respond to the Trojans' pleas for help?

  She chooses to ignore their prayers
• What does Hector find Paris doing when he enters his house?

  Fiddling with his armor
• How does Hector react to Paris's behavior in the house?

  He is angry and confronts him
• What does Helen say about Hector's contributions?

  He is the reason for their future fame
• What does Hector want to do after speaking with Helen?

  See his wife, Andromache
• Where does Hector find Andromache and their son?

  Close to the tower on the wall
• How does Andromache react when she sees Hector?

  She reaches out and cries
• What does Andromache express about her feelings for Hector?

  She cannot live without him