Involvement of Patroclus in Trojan War
Patroclus is a minor Character in The
Iliad. However, he is the most intimate friend of Achilles. We rarely see
Patroclus as an individual. But he alone can churn the emotion of Achilles. The
death of Patroclus has brought in a sea change in the entire episode. So long
Achilles is watching the war like a silent spectator. But the death of
Patroclus brings about vital change. Achilles realizes that his 
inaction is responsible for his friend’s death. He wants to appease his fury by punishing Trojans, particularly venting his ire on Hector. After the death of Patroclus, Achilles realizes for the first time that glory is no longer a matter of individual satisfaction. After the death of Patroclus his dearest friend, he admits, ‘destiny for us both to stain the same Soil’. Now Achilles is able to accept his own morality.
inaction is responsible for his friend’s death. He wants to appease his fury by punishing Trojans, particularly venting his ire on Hector. After the death of Patroclus, Achilles realizes for the first time that glory is no longer a matter of individual satisfaction. After the death of Patroclus his dearest friend, he admits, ‘destiny for us both to stain the same Soil’. Now Achilles is able to accept his own morality.
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