Jan 2, 2010

Troilus and Cressida | Troilus and Cressida

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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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Troilus and Cressida | Troilus and Cressida

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