Ajax · Character
Tecmessa
Ajax's spear-won wife, mother of his son, who argues against his suicide with the plainest plea in Greek tragedy: I am nothing without you.
supporting
Also known as Tecmessa Fear
First appearance: ajax
As a supporting figure in Ajax, Tecmessa is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Captive wife of Ajax, daughter of Teleutas.
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Tecmessa was a princess before the war made her a captive and Ajax's bed; she has already lost one world and knows exactly what his death costs her and their boy Eurysaces. Her long appeal to him — remember your son,…
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- Other
Character groups
- Ajax's family and allies
- Protagonist
- Greek leaders and gods
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