Why does Patroclus wear Achilles' armor?

Achilles had been refusing to fight in the war ever since Agamemnon (the supreme commander of the Greek/Archean army) challenged his honor (timê). read more

So, Patroclus wore Achilles' armor in order to join the battle and help save their comrades from Hector and the Trojans. If Achilles had been willing to fight himself, Patroclus would not have needed to. read more

Patroclus wanted to wear Achilles' armor to intimidate the Trojans and lead the Greeks to victory, but Achilles had his mom ask Zeus to support the Trojans since he was shamed and wanted the Greeks to lose. read more

When the Trojans attacked the Greek camp on the beaches, Patroclus rushed in and said we are under attack. Still, Achilles refused to fight. He told Patroclus to wear his armor in the battle and the Trojans would think the great Achilles had come to kill them all and would retreat. Patroclus fell in battle, killed by Hector. read more