In the story of Patroclus
no one survives, not even Achilles
who was nearly a god.
Patroclus resembled him; they wore
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he was a man already dead, a victim of the part that loved, the part that was mortal. //// Everything in decaying if it is perishable nature Everyone dies if there is life in this mortal body Achilles - not a god, Patroclus- not a god I do not know if the gods have souls! But Achilles and Patroclus had souls that were mortal
Ms. Louise Gluck, in a short poem, presents the tragedy of war and the drama of loosing a loved person. Brilliant
Enjoyable read! Have always enjoyed reading the Greek myths! Well done!
could be gayer