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Neoptolemus

Son of Achilles; mentioned as future avenger, not present on stage.

minor

Also known as young Pyrrhus

First appearance: act iii scene iii

See Neoptolemus in act iii scene iiiBook page

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  • Other

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  • Greek camp and Trojan family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Neoptolemus in act iii scene iii