Introduction
In Homer’s “The Illiad”, three pivotal characters, Sarpedon, Hektor and Patrokolos meet an untimely death at the battle front. The desire for glory and wealth is what drives the characters to the battlefield and in the end, it is what leads the characters to their deaths. The factors responsible for the deaths of Hektor and Sarpedon are easily identifiable but when it comes to Patroclus, clearly pointing out who or what is responsible for his death becomes hard. However, all factors considered, it is reasonably safe to conclude that Patroclus is responsible for his own death mainly because Continue reading...
