When you realise that Patroclus will always be remembered just as Achilles “best friend” or “lover” and never as who he really was…
Patroclus was a fallen prince, a kind man, a young man that was worth the whole world and sacrificed himself for it while Achilles wanted to let it burn.
He was the reason that got Hector killed.
He was the reason Achilles fought in the war again. He was the only reason Achilles remained sane while the war happened.
He’s not just “Achilles friend”. He had a life and experiences himself and we need to start remembering that because yes, many of the things he did interlace with Achilles life but that’s just because they shared everything. They were meant to be. Much more than friends, nothing less than tortured lovers.
So please let’s try to stop just calling him…











