Andromache
Interesting Facts
- «Andromache» is a tragedy that explores the consequences of the Trojan War for women, especially for Andromache, Hector's widow.
- In the play, Andromache becomes a slave to Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles, and the mother of his son Molossus.
- One of the central conflicts of the play is the enmity between Andromache and Hermione, the wife of Neoptolemus.
- The play also touches on the theme of revenge, as Menelaus and Hermione plan to kill Andromache and her son.
- The god Apollo appears at the end of the play to resolve the conflict and predict the future of the characters.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Drama
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