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1. What is Patroclus’ status at the opening of the novel?

Patroclus is the only son of a wealthy king named Menoitius who has married a simple woman who bore him Patroclus at age 14. Menoitius hosts the Olympic games when Patroclus is five, which makes an impression on the other kings, but Menoitius is not a leader of other kings.

2. What is Patroclus’ first impression of Achilles?

When Patroclus’ father hosts the Olympic games, Patroclus is five, but he notices Achilles’ speed and power in the race Achilles wins, and Patroclus’ father tells him that Achilles is what a son should be.

3. Why does Patroclus’ father take him to bid for Tyndareus’ hand in marriage?

Menoitius has married a simple woman, and wants a larger family to rule over, so he takes Patroclus to woo Helen to bring her to his home.

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