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Troilus and Cressida · Character

Antenor

Trojan commander captured by Greeks; exchanged for Cressida.

minor

First appearance: Scene I

Antenor shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Trojan prisoner for whom Cressida is to be exchanged.
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Character Web

12 connections

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ULUlyssesSEServantMAMargarelonTRTroilusPAPandarusANAntenor

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diplomatic and command figures
  • Trojan political and romantic figures
  • Greek camp and Trojan family
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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