You laid a lavish spread. But we did not come here with thoughts of dinner. 230 290 My lord, we see great danger. We are frightened. Our ships may be destroyed—the odds are even— unless you dress yourself in will to fight.
Later Achilles will want to fight and Odysseus will insist the men have dinner first. After that, the men will want to press the victory and Achilles insists they have first food and the funeral games.
Achilles is NEVER completely in step with the army.
