This story along with The Slaying of Hector were my favorite ones from Reading B, but I feel I could write a few more creative things with this story. I could set the theme just as I explained in my notes for Reading A. I could portray Patroclus as the brother of Achilles (whom I shall change characters as well) and have him go into battle without giving any consent to Achilles. Having always been known as the "little brother" to Achilles his pride and hunger to make a name for himself takes over. He sees the perfect moment to flee his homeland and brother to go protect the Greeks. Plans do not go as planned for the little brother as he is killed in battle, and once Achilles receives the news he is in outrage and immediately flees to Troy. I'd have to think of different characters for my story telling and base them to be from Mexico.
(The Greeks and Trojans Fighting for Patroclus's Body: UN-Texbook)
Bibliography:
A.J. Church's The Iliad, link to part B
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