Historical / MythologyMadeline Miller ยท 2011

The Song of Achilles in Emojis

The love story behind the Trojan War โ€” in emoji.

A tender retelling of the Iliad through the eyes of Patroclus, whose deep love for the great warrior Achilles leads them both to the tragic shores of Troy.

The plot in emoji

The Song of Achilles emoji summary, decoded

Here's what each part of the emoji story means, beat by beat.

  1. ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‘ฆExiled prince Patroclus befriends the golden hero Achilles.
  2. ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŽถThey train together under the centaur Chiron.
  3. โค๏ธ๐ŸŒ™Their friendship deepens into a passionate love.
  4. โš”๏ธ๐ŸšขWar calls Achilles to fight against Troy.
  5. ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ˜จA prophecy warns Achilles he'll die if he goes.
  6. ๐Ÿ˜กโ›บA quarrel makes Achilles withdraw from the battle.
  7. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธโšฐ๏ธPatroclus dons Achilles' armor and is killed.
  8. ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐ŸŒŠGrief-stricken, Achilles avenges him โ€” and follows him in death.

The cast of The Song of Achilles in emoji

The main characters, one emoji each โ€” tap any to copy.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ
Achilles

The greatest Greek warrior.

๐Ÿน
Patroclus

His devoted companion and narrator.

๐Ÿด
Chiron

The centaur who trains them.

The Song of Achilles emoji set

A copyable set of emojis that capture the book's vibe. Tap any emoji, or copy them all.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Song of Achilles in emojis?
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller can be summed up in emojis as: ๐Ÿ›๏ธโš”๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ”ฅโšฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ข๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ โ€” a shorthand emoji plot summary you can copy and share.
How do you describe The Song of Achilles with emojis?
Break the story into its key beats and pick one or two emojis for each โ€” the setting, the main characters, the turning point, and the ending. The decoded summary above shows one way to do it for The Song of Achilles.
What can I use these book emojis for?
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