The Song of Achilles

Patroclus says that he is "made of memories" because they are all he has left after the Trojan War, which led to Achilles's death as well as his own. In remembering Achilles, he is both fulfilling a...

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is praised for its emotional depth, character development, and faithful incorporation of mythological elements. However, some critics point out weaknesses such...

Achilles in myth is a tragic hero, and tragic heroes fall as a result of a tragic flaw. While mythical characters sometimes are fated to fall, Miller humanizes legendary figures in her novels, which...

What Achilles means is that Patroclus is not the kind of boy Achilles would normally expect to encounter in the palace. Patroclus describes himself as "small, ungrateful, and probably cursed," and...

Parallels between the characters and conflicts of Song of Achilles and those that can be seen today center on parental values versus children’s personalities and desires. Related universal aspects of...

The pairing of Patroclus and Achilles highlights the duality in human nature, suggesting that individuals must embrace their own internal hero. Patroclus, kind and sensitive, contrasts with Achilles,...