Basically, Achilles demands victory and doesn't care if his friends are killed in the process. Achilles doesn't think it through, he doesn't realize that he would lose his closest and dearest friend named Patroclus and that he would suffer a lot for this. Patroclus along with Achilles wearing his armor is a strong fighter and is capable of killing many Trojans, however it is not long before Patroclus kills Zeus' son Surpedon and Zeus' will allows Hector to kill Patroclus of consequence. Even Zeus, before Patroclus was killed, spoke to Hera about Achilles as a hero of the Greeks and only he can lead the victory over the Trojans and the fate of the Trojans was already sealed. Multiple points throughout the story Remind Achilles of events that happen and Homer provides details foreshadowing those events. Later in book 18 of the Iliad, a grief-stricken Achilles speaks to his mother Thetis who tells him “You are doomed to a short life, my son, by all you say! For immediately after Hector's death your death must come immediately...” (Homer 470). Achilles recognizes his impending death and the fate he has brought about with his recklessness and quick decisions. Through his pain and desperation he continues to fight, Achilles does not directly undertake a vengeful move against Hector, but waits until the preparations are finished in the meantime before he can do so..