Iliad Book 16

• Who is the speaker in the introduction of the video?

  Erica
• What is the main topic of the video?

  Patrick's death in the Iliad
• What color does Erica suggest wearing during mourning?

  Black
• How does Erica describe the emotional tone of the book?

  Emotional and sad
• What is the summary of Book 16 of the Iliad?

  • Patroclus is a significant character.
  • He dies in this book.
  • The narrative focuses on his actions and emotions.
• How does Patroclus's character change in Book 16?

  He becomes a heroic figure before his death
• What does Patroclus do when he returns to Achilles?

  He breaks down crying
• What does Achilles say to Patroclus when he sees him crying?

  He compares him to a little girl
• What does Patroclus reveal to Achilles about the battlefield situation?

  All the best fighters are out
• What does Patroclus ask Achilles to allow him to do?

  Wear Achilles' armor and fight
• Why does Achilles refuse to fight?

  Because of the Briseis situation
• What does Achilles compare his relationship with Patroclus to?

  He compares it to the sea and tides
• What does Achilles instruct Patroclus to do in battle?

  Push the Trojans back, but not attack Hector
• Who is Ajax in the context of the battle?

  A tired and exhausted fighter
• What does Achilles see Ajax struggling with?

  Holding up his shield and fighting
• What does Achilles do when he sees Ajax's struggle?

  He tells Patroclus to get ready for battle
• What does Patroclus wear to battle?

  Achilles' armor, except for the shield
• Who helps Patroclus with the chariot?

  Automedon
• How many ships did Achilles bring from Phthia?

  Fifty ships
• Who are the five leaders under Achilles?

  Monestius, Eudorus, Pasandros, Phoenix, Alkimedon
• What does Achilles do before the battle begins?

  He prays to Zeus for victory
• What does Zeus grant Achilles in response to his prayer?

  Victory for the Greeks, but not Patroclus' safety
• How does Patroclus perform in battle?

  He kills many Trojans, appearing like Achilles
• Who recognizes Patroclus in battle?

  Sarpedon
• What does Zeus feel about Sarpedon's fate?

  He is emotionally conflicted about it
• What does Hera suggest Zeus do regarding Sarpedon?

  Let him die and honor him properly
• How does Sarpedon die in the battle?

  Patroclus hits him with a spear
• What happens to Sarpedon after he is hit?

  He falls to the ground dramatically
• What does Sarpedon do as he dies?

  He calls out to Glaucus for help
• Who picks up the spear and fires at Sarpedon?

  Patroclus
• What happens to Sarpedon when Patroclus hits him?

  He is hit in the chest and dies
• How is Sarpedon's fall described in the text?

  Like a heavy poplar tree
• What does Sarpedon do as he is dying?

  He claws at the ground
• Who does Sarpedon call out to before he dies?

  Glaucus
• What does Sarpedon ask Glaucus to do?

  To fight for him
• What does Patroclus do after Sarpedon dies?

  He pulls out the spear from Sarpedon's chest
• What is described as happening when Patroclus pulls out the spear?

  It takes Sarpedon's soul with it
• Why is Sarpedon's death significant in the story?

  It's the first major character death in Book 16
• What does Glaucus do after Sarpedon's death?

  He calls out to Apollo for help
• What injury does Glaucus mention to Apollo?

  His arm is bleeding from an arrow wound