Iliad Book 24

• Who is the author of the Iliad?

  Homer
• What is the main event in Book 24 of the Iliad?

  Priam goes to retrieve Hector's body
• Who is Priam's son whose body he seeks?

  Hector
• Why is Achilles awake at the beginning of Book 24?

  He is mourning Patroclus' death
• How does Achilles express his grief for Patroclus?

  He tosses, turns, and cries in bed
• What does Achilles do with Hector's body?

  He drags it behind his chariot
• How long has it been since Hector was killed?

  12 days
• What does Apollo do regarding Hector's body?

  He protects it from being desecrated
• Why do some gods refuse to help Hector?

  They hold a grudge against Paris
• What does Apollo argue about Hector's treatment?

  He deserves respect for his sacrifices
• Who is Thetis in relation to Achilles?

  His mother
• What does Hera claim about Achilles' favoritism?

  It is due to his divine parentage
• What does Zeus think about Hector's character?

  He considers Hector one of the best men
• What does Zeus want to happen regarding Hector's body?

  He wants Priam to ransom it
• Who does Iris go to find in the sea?

  Thetis
• How does Thetis react to Iris' request?

  She agrees to go to Zeus
• What does Thetis learn from Zeus about Achilles?

  He must return Hector's body
• What does Priam do after hearing from Iris?

  He prepares a ransom for Hector's body
• What does Hecuba think about Priam's plan?

  She thinks it's dangerous
• What does Priam say about his destiny?

  He accepts whatever fate may come
• What does Hecuba express about Achilles?

  She wishes to harm him
• What does Priam gather for the ransom?

  A wagon full of valuable items
• What is the emotional state of Priam's family?

  They are mourning deeply
• How does Iris communicate with Priam?

  She whispers in his ear
• What does Priam's decision to go to Achilles signify?

  His desperation to reclaim Hector
• What does Priam instruct his sons to do?

  Prepare the wagon for the journey
• What does Priam's character reveal about his leadership?

  He is willing to risk for his family
• What does the interaction between Priam and Hecuba reveal?

  It shows their deep emotional bond
• How does the theme of fate manifest in Priam's actions?

  He accepts his destiny despite danger
• What does the woman express about her feelings towards Achilles?

  She wishes to eat his liver.
• How does Priam respond to the woman's advice about Achilles?

  He listens to her and considers her words.
• What does Priam say about his destiny regarding Achilles?

  He accepts his fate to die if necessary.
• What does Priam gather as ransom?

  He collects a large amount of ransom items.
• How does Priam instruct the Trojans regarding his situation?

  He tells them to mourn at home.
• What does Priam do when the Trojans do not leave him alone?

  He threatens them with a sharp stick.
• How does Priam feel about his sons during the preparation for Hector?

  He scolds them for being useless.
• Who are the three sons Priam mentions that Ares has taken from him?

  Hector, Mestor, and Troilus.
• What does Priam wish regarding Hector's fate?

  He wishes he could die in Hector's place.
• How does Priam describe the sons left to him by the gods?

  He calls them disgraceful and useless.
• What does Hecuba suggest Priam do before his journey?

  Make an offering of wine to Zeus.