Question

How do you know that Achilles was very special to the narrator? Support your answer with instances from story

Answer 1

Achilles was a tortoise that Gerry gets for himself from the local market. He was very fond of him since he tamed him himself.

Explanation:

• Achilles loved grapes and strawberries. He also tried to climb anyone who was sitting in the sun.  

• Very soon Achilles learned how to walk and would wander in the garden.  

• One day he fell into a well, the narrator and his family adopted all means of finding him. They were very worried about him.  

• However, by the time they found him he had died.

Answer 2

Answer:

He was very fond of him since he tamed him himself. Explanation: Achilles loved grapes and strawberries. He also tried to climb anyone who was sitting in the sun.