Patroclus was the son of Menoetius by either Philomela or Polymele, Sthenele, Periopis, or lastly Damocrateia.
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Patroclus was the son of Menoetius by either Philomela or Polymele, Sthenele, Periopis, or lastly Damocrateia.
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Patroclus defied Achilles' order and pursued the Trojans back to the gates of Troy.
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Patroclus was then cremated on a funeral pyre, which was covered in the hair of his sorrowful companions.
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However, as Patroclus is explicitly stated to be the elder of the two characters, this is not evidence of their ages or social relation to each other.
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Hooker continues to negate Ledbetter's theory that Patroclus is in some way a surrogate for Achilles; rather, Hooker views Patroclus' character as a counterpart to that of Achilles.
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Hooker reminds us that it is Patroclus who pushes the Trojans back, which Hooker claims makes Patroclus a hero, as well as foreshadowing what Achilles is to do.
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Achilles and Patroclus grew up together after Menoitios gave Patroclus to Achilles' father, Peleus.
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Patroclus is a character in William Shakespeare's play Troilus and Cressida.
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