1. To whom is Hektor speaking when this section of Book XXII begins? 2. What does Hektor believe would be better than suffering disgrace among his people?
3. Hektor realizes that he is going to face the greatest warrior among the Greeks (also
called the Achians). What
plan might enable Hektor to avoid the confrontation with
Achilles?
4. An epic simile is a long, extended comparison. It is one of Homer's favorite techniques.
To what is the race between Hektor and Achilles compared between lines 35-70?
5. Homer also liked to use stock phrases, or short descriptive epithets to describe his main
characters. Often they are repeated throughout the section, to reinforce the ideas Homer
wishes to convey. What is the descriptive phrase that follows Hektor's name in line 64?
What characteristics does this phrase convey?
6. As the gods and goddesses watched the race between Hektor and Achilles, who was
the first of them to speak? Why does this god feel sympathy for Hektor?
7. Which goddess jumps in to the debate over the fate of Hektor? What is her argument?
8. During the skirmish between Hektor and Achilles, how did Achilles' own people try to
get in on the fight? Did Achilles approve of this? Quote the passage that explains why/
why not.
9. Between lines 125-144, Athene transforms herself into Deſphobos. Who is Delphobos
and why would Hektor trust and wish to impress) him?
10. What promise does Hektor wish of Achilles? Write the passage that summarizes
Achilles' answer.
11. Soon afterwards, how does Athene once again become involved in the fight?
12. At this point in the story (line 200) Hektor realizes that he's doomed. On the other
hand, Achilles is "eyeing” Hektor's body. What is Achilles looking for?
13. Where does Achilles stab Hektor?
14. Who is Patroklus and how does he figure into the story?
15 Does Achilles ever soften in his treatment of Hektor? After Hektor's death, what
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