Troilus and Cressida · Character
Alexander
Servant to Cressida; delivers news and messages.
minor
Also known as Alexander Queen Hecuba, Alexander Madam
First appearance: Scene II
Alexander's tie to Troilus is one of the pressures that moves Troilus and Cressida—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Servant to Cressida, provides news of Hector's anger and describes Ajax's character.
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With Troilus (professional): Alexander is a servant or attendant to Troilus, providing minor support in the narrative. With Troilus (professional): Alexander is a servant or attendant to Troilus, providing minor support…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Trojan political and romantic figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Troilus’s rage and…
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Alexander is a servant or attendant to Troilus, providing minor support in the narrative. How this plays out →
- Troilus
professional · positive
Alexander is a servant or attendant to Troilus, providing minor support in the narrative. How this plays out →
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