This second half of the story has less "action" parts, and more specific character developments (and deaths). It seemed like a much smaller-scale story; there were only a few characters mentioned in this half, making it much easier to follow the storyline. You see Achilles' intense grief for the slain Patroclus, as well as the dynamic between Hector and him. You see the death of Hector and its effect on the city of Troy and for his family. It ends with the forgiveness of Achilles and the empathy of his character.
I think an interesting twist on this side of the story would be having Hector actually heed his father and mother's advice and retreat into the castle walls, instead of waiting out in the open for Achilles. The story within the immediate family of Hector, with his wife Andromache and their son Astyanax, could have been developed further. Or if his hubris must keep him from retreating, than what would have happened if Achilles had died at Hector's hands instead of the other way around. Or what might have happened if Hector's brother truly came out to assist him instead of it being a deceitful act of the gods?
This half of the story would work well within a script format. There's much less action to keep up with, and more dialogue between bigger characters. There's also more continuity throughout, which would lend itself well to a script.
(Priam begging to Achilles, web source: Wikimedia)
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