# Eurysaces — Ajax character guide

> Eurysaces in Ajax by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-ajax

## Who they are

The young son of Ajax and Tecmessa, who is protected by Teucer.

## Relationships

### [Ajax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/characters/ajax)

_family_

Eurysaces is Ajax's young son, whom Ajax fiercely loves and for whom he wishes a future of honor and strength.

## In the story

### [Dramatis Personae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/chapters/dramatis-personae)

Infant son of Ajax and Tecmessa.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ajax_se/chapters/endnotes)

His name is explained as meaning 'broad shield'.

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