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.
- ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฆExiled prince Patroclus befriends the golden hero Achilles.
- ๐๏ธ๐ถThey train together under the centaur Chiron.
- โค๏ธ๐Their friendship deepens into a passionate love.
- โ๏ธ๐ขWar calls Achilles to fight against Troy.
- ๐ฎ๐จA prophecy warns Achilles he'll die if he goes.
- ๐กโบA quarrel makes Achilles withdraw from the battle.
- ๐ก๏ธโฐ๏ธPatroclus dons Achilles' armor and is killed.
- ๐ญ๐Grief-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.
๐ก๏ธ
Achilles
The greatest Greek warrior.
๐น
Patroclus
His devoted companion and narrator.
๐ด
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: ๐๏ธโ๏ธโค๏ธ๐ก๏ธ๐ถ๐น๐ฅโฐ๏ธ๐ข๐๐๏ธ โ a shorthand emoji plot summary you can copy and share.
- How do you describe The Song of Achilles with emojis?
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