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Jealousy fueled the conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles in Homer's "Iliad" when Agamemnon claimed Achilles' war prize, Briseis, after being forced to return his own prize, Chryseis, to appease Apollo. This act not only insulted Achilles' honor but also ignited feelings of resentment and betrayal. Achilles felt that Agamemnon's actions were driven by a desire to assert dominance, leading him to withdraw from battle and refuse to fight for the Achaeans, which had dire consequences for their campaign against Troy.
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What is the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon in book 1 of The Iliad?
Agamemnon forced Achilles to give up his concubine.
Who is responsible for the fight between Agamemnon and Achilles?
Apollo is.
What girl did Agamemnon take from Achilles?
Agamemnon took Briseis from Achilles. She was a captive woman awarded to Achilles as a prize of war, and her removal sparked Achilles' wrath and led to his withdrawal from battle during the Trojan War. This conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles is a central theme in Homer's "Iliad."
Who drives Agamemnon and Achilles to their quarrel?
The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles is driven by a dispute over a war prize, the captured maiden Briseis. Agamemnon claims her as his prize, but Achilles sees her as rightfully his, leading to a clash of egos and ultimately Achilles withdrawing from battle.
What part did Chryseis play in the Trojan war?
She was the war prize between Agamemnon and achilles
Who did Nestor side with during the Trojan War?
The Greeks - he settled the arguments between Agamemnon and Achilles.
Who tries to act as mediator in the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon?
In Homer's "Iliad," the goddess Athena intervenes as a mediator in the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon. She is sent by Zeus to calm Achilles' anger and prevent him from drawing his sword against Agamemnon. Athena appeals to Achilles' sense of honor and wisdom, urging him to restrain himself and not let his rage lead to further conflict. Her intervention helps to de-escalate the situation, allowing for dialogue instead of violence.
What is the result of the quarrel in the Iliad?
Assuming that you mean the quarrel between Achilles and king Agamemnon: the result was that Achilles 'remained in his tent' and no longer took part in the fighting against Troy.
How does Achilles find out why there is a plague on the Greeks?
Achilles discovers the cause of the plague on the Greek camp through a consultation with the seer Calchas. Calchas reveals that the plague is a punishment from Apollo because Agamemnon has dishonored the priest Chryses by refusing to return his daughter, Chryseis. To appease Apollo and end the plague, Agamemnon must return Chryseis and offer a sacrifice to the god. This revelation sets off a chain of events that heightens the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon.
What does the disagreement between Achilles and Agamemnon impart about ancient Greek values?
The disagreement shows the value of Honor to the ancient Greeks. Agamemnon took away Briseis, Achilles's prize. A prize is given for bravery in battle and taking it away is like taking away a medal of honor. Achilles became very mad because he felt as if his honor was diminished.
What was Briseis' role in the Trojan war?
Her character lies at the heart of a dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon that drives the plot of Homer's Iliad.
What is at the center of the conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles and how does each view the other?
Agamemnon took for himself a girl named Chryseis, the daughter of a priest of Apollo. Because he refused to return the girl to her father, the god released a plague on the camp of the Greeks. A visionary called Karchas advised him to return the girl, which was supported by Achilles. Agamemnon returned the girl, but then claimed Briseis instead, who was the girl chosen by Achilles. He did this to punish Achilles for his support to Karchas. Achilles then left the battle and did not return until his friend Patroclus was killed. This apparently meant he viewed Agamemnon with enough respect him that he would ask him to do something for the greater good and have a certain faith that it would be done; but also saw the taking of his own girl as a insult against him and was hurt by it. Agamemnon respected Achilles enough that at his death, he thought his armour worthy of Odysseus rather then Ajax.
