Troilus and Cressida (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: William Shakespeare
- First Published: 1609
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: Trojan War
- Setting: Troy
- Genres: Drama, Tragicomedy
- Subjects: Love or romance, Betrayal, Jealousy, envy, or resentment, War, Heroes or heroism, Greek or Roman times, Trojan War
- Locales: Troy, ancient
Characters Discussed
Troilus (TROY-luhs), the heroic young son of Priam. An idealistic and trusting young lover, he first wins Cressida with the aid of Pandarus, then loses first her presence and afterward her faith. He becomes bitter in disillusionment. He is a good fighter, showing no compassion toward his enemies.
Cressida (KREHS-ih-duh), the daughter of Calchas. She is a beautiful woman but not gifted with the power to say “no.” She yields to Troilus after a certain amount of coyness, and she shows real regret when she has to leave him to go to her father with...
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