Agamemnon dreams of victory and misleads his troops
Achilles refuses to fight in the upcoming battle
The Trojans assemble and prepare for battle
The cause of the war is revealed through Paris' choice
The language in Book 2 reflects the intensity of war
Why does Agamemnon deceive his troops?
—Agamemnon wants to test the loyalty and determination of his troops by tricking them into thinking of returning home.
Why does Achilles refuse to fight?
—Achilles decides not to participate in the upcoming battle due to a personal dispute with Agamemnon.
How do the Trojans prepare for battle?
—The Trojans gather their forces and make preparations for the incoming battle against the Achaeans.
What caused the war?
—The war was initiated when Paris of Troy chose Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess, resulting in Helen being taken and the retaliatory attack on Troy.
How does the language in Book 2 reflect the war?
—The language used in Book 2 paints a vivid and evocative picture of the intensity and brutality of war.
00:09Agamemnon dreams of victory and deceives his troops into thinking of returning home.
00:42Achilles refuses to participate in the upcoming battle, sitting it out with his Myrmidons.
00:51The Trojans have been fighting the Achaeans for nine long years and are prepared for battle.
01:01The war was caused by Paris choosing Aphrodite and Helen being taken, provoking the retaliatory attack on Troy.
02:06The descriptive language used in Book 2 reflects the intensity and brutality of war.
