In the Iliad, why does Achilles become angry with the Greek leader Agamemnon and
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Question
In the Iliad, why does Achilles become angry with the Greek leader Agamemnon and withdraw from the Trojan War?
A. Agamemnon takes the beautiful Briseis from Achilles.
B. Achilles wants to attack the Trojans, rather than surrender.
C. Achilles sympathizes with Priam, the Trojan king.
D. Agamemnon names Hector, not Achilles, as general.
A. Agamemnon takes the beautiful Briseis from Achilles.
B. Achilles wants to attack the Trojans, rather than surrender.
C. Achilles sympathizes with Priam, the Trojan king.
D. Agamemnon names Hector, not Achilles, as general.
Explanation / Answer
A
He withdrew because King Agamemnon confiscated his war prize Briseis to replace one that he, Agamemnon, had been obliged to return.