Events of Book 19 - The Iliad

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What does Thetis promise to do at the start of book 19?
Prevent Patroclus' body from rotting whilst Achilles is in battle.
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Who does Achilles reconcile with in this book?
Agamemnon
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What does Achilles accept from Agamemnon in this book?
All the gifts previously offered as well as Briseis.
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Why does Briseis mourn for Patroclus?
He was kind to her when she was first taken from her homeland.
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Why does Zeus decide to send Athene to Achilles in this book?
He is moved by Achilles' refusal to eat.
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What does Athene do when she arrives at Achilles' camp?
She fills his stomach with ambrosia so he doesn't suffer with hunger.
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Who does Achilles blame for leaving Patroclus to die in battle?
His horses.
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Who tells Achilles that he shares the same fate as Patroclus?
Achilles' horses.
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What doesn't Achilles want to be reminded of when he goes off to battle?
The fact that he is destined to die like Patroclus.
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Who does Achilles reconcile with in this book?

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Agamemnon

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Why does Briseis mourn for Patroclus?

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Why does Zeus decide to send Athene to Achilles in this book?

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