The Trachiniae · Character

Nurse

Deianira's trusted attendant, whose plainspoken counsel—that a slave's words may breathe a free spirit—sets the play's search in motion.

supporting

Also known as Nurse Deianira

First appearance: the trachiniae

As a supporting figure in The Trachiniae, Nurse is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Hyllus (social): The Nurse is a trusted household servant who informs Hyllus of Deianira's distress and…

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