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Simoisius

Trojan warrior killed by Ajax in his first appearance.

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First appearance: book iv the breaking of the truce and the first battle

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AJAjaxODOdysseusPRPriamANAntiphusSISimoisius

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  • Supporting Mortals and Divine Agents
  • Major Greek and Trojan Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Simoisius in book iv the breaking of the truce and the first battle