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Troilus and Cressida · Character

Deiphobus

Trojan prince, brother of Hector; appears in battle scenes.

minor

First appearance: act v scene v

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Character Web

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AGAgamemnonPRPriamULUlyssesDIDiomedesTRTroilusDEDeiphobus

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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

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