For we belong together, you and I, like two slips of a vine sprung from the same stock.”
-- Paris (Golden Apple )

Importance: In this quote, Paris addresses Helen and tells her about his love for her. The vine imagery which is used to evoke their union will be later repeated by the narrator to describe the union of Paris and Oenone in death. Paris’s mention of belonging together evokes fate, which creates dramatic irony. As Paris is fated to bring about the destruction of Troy, and being with Helen results in that destruction, he is correct that that belong together, although not in the way he intends.

Short life and long fame for me.”
-- Achillles (Ship gathering)

Importance: In this quote, Achilles chooses fame over life after Thetis offers him a long, safe life with her if he stays home from the fight. Achilles thus choses the glory that will come from a death in battle over...