"Patroclus, Prince, go back! It is not the will of fate
That the proud Trojans' citadel fall before your spear,
Not even before Achilles - far greater man than you!" Book 16, lines 825-828

Eurypylus asks for someone to attend to his wounds, Patroclos hurriedly runs to him. Patroclus remained with Eurypylus during all of the war, but when he sees the fear of the Greek forces he is overcome by his responsibility and the intention of inspiring Achilles to help his fellow comrades. Patroclus approaches Achilles in tears and tells Achilles of all the injured Greek warriors. He even curses Achilles for his stubbornness. As a result Achilles allowed him to join the Myrmidons and lead the charge. Patroclos as a warrior fills them with courage.

At the battlefield he killed as many as 53 enemies and shows the determination and inspiration to protect his city and fellow comrades.

Patroclus, energized by his early triumphs, falls into a control frenzy that causes him to push too far into the Trojan line. At first Achilles and Apollo warns Patroclus that he may not be safe if he pushes too far. Patroclus continues to attack Troy just to prove his fellow men the strength and heart to beat the rival. But his willingness for glory and deep anger puts him in a very difficult situation. He charges the gates three times. But as a result of his rage, Patroclus is hit by a light ray from Apollo and finally strike behind and killed by Hector.

Patroclos died with so much proud for what he has done to his city, the people and his companion Achilles. Patroclus reply angrily with his last breath:

"Hector! Now is your time to glory to the skies...
Now the victory is yours.
A gift of the Son of Cronus, Zeus - Apollo too -
They brought me down with all their deathless ease,
They are the ones who tore the armor off my back.
Even if twenty Hectors had charges against me
They'd all have died here, laid low by my spear.
No, deadly fate in league with Apollo killed me,
From the ranks of men, Euphorbus. You came third,
And all you could do was finish off my life...
One more thing - take it to heart, I urge you -
You too won't live long yourself, I swear."

Patroclos as a comrade and warrior is so noble and superior. His enthusiasm to lend a hand to wounded allies just shows his care for followers. The trust he has built from Achilles and his love for him as best friend illustrate the concern. And finally the eagerness to defend what he his fighting for give you an idea about how greatly he values his principles as a man.

“Fight till the last gasp.”

- William Shakespeare