Iliad Book 22

• Who is the host of the channel mentioned in the video?

  Erica
• What is the main focus of Book 22 of Homer's Iliad?

  Hector's death
• What does Hector do before facing Achilles?

  Stands outside the gates
• Why does Hector remain outside the gates of Troy?

  He feels shame for ignoring Polydamas' advice
• How does Priam react to Hector's decision to stay outside the gates?

  He begs Hector to return inside
• What does Priam lament about Achilles' actions?

  Achilles has killed most of his sons
• What does Priam fear will happen to his family if Hector dies?

  They will be taken as slaves
• How does Hector feel about his fate as described by Priam?

  He feels ashamed and guilty
• What does Hector consider doing to avoid fighting Achilles?

  Supplicating Achilles for peace
• How does Hector perceive the gods' involvement in his fate?

  He questions which side the gods favor
• How does Achilles approach Hector during their confrontation?

  Like fire, blazing in armor
• What does Hector do when he first sees Achilles approaching?

  He runs away in fear
• What does the line "It was a great man who fled" imply about Hector and Achilles?

  Both are great, but Achilles is superior
• What does Zeus do to determine Hector's fate?

  He uses golden scales
• Who advises Zeus against changing Hector's fate?

  Athena
• What does Athena do to help Achilles during the chase?

  She tells him to stop running
• How does Hector respond to Athena's advice disguised as his brother?

  He respects the advice and agrees to fight
• Who does Achilles stop running to confront?

  Hector
• Why does Athena take on the form of Hector's brother?

  To persuade Hector to stop running
• What does Hector respect about his brother's opinion?

  They share the same mother and father
• What does Hector acknowledge about his brother's bravery?

  He is the only one who faced Achilles
• What does Hector agree to do after speaking with his brother?

  Stop running and fight Achilles
• What does Hector propose regarding their bodies after the fight?

  Leave them for their respective sides to bury
• What famous line does Achilles say to Hector regarding oaths?

  There are no trustworthy oaths between men and lions
• Why does Achilles refuse Hector's proposal about their bodies?

  He cannot forgive Hector for Patroclus' death
• How does Athena assist Achilles during the fight with Hector?

  She retrieves the spear for Achilles
• What does Hector boast about after dodging Achilles' spear?

  He is more powerful than Achilles thought
• What does Hector wish for during his confrontation with Achilles?

  To kill Achilles for the Trojans' sake
• What happens when Hector throws his spear at Achilles?

  It ricochets off Achilles' shield
• What realization does Hector come to when he calls for his brother's spear?

  He is alone and will die
• How does Hector feel about his impending death?

  He wants to fight bravely and be remembered
• What does Achilles aim for when he attacks Hector?

  The exposed area near Hector's neck
• How does Hector respond after being wounded by Achilles' spear?

  He pleads for a proper burial
• What does Achilles plan to do with Hector's body after he dies?

  Leave it for vultures and dogs
• What does Hector prophesy about Achilles' fate?

  He will die at the hands of Paris
• How does Achilles react to Hector's pleas for mercy?

  He refuses to grant him any mercy
• What does Achilles say about the pain of losing Patroclus?

  He will always remember it, even in death
• What does Achilles instruct his men to do after Hector's death?

  Go to the gates of Troy
• What does Achilles say about the underworld's healing power?

  It cannot heal the pain of losing Patroclus
• How do the Greeks react to Hector's death?

  They notice his beauty in death