Why is Andromache important?

Andromache’s husband Hector is one of the major characters in the “Iliad,” and in first mentions, Andromache functions as the loving wife, giving a sense of Hector’s loyalties and life outside of battle. Their marriage is also a contrast to that of Paris and Helen, being fully legitimate and a loving relationship.

What did Andromache do in the Trojan War?

During the Trojan War, Andromache would act the role of Hector’s wife perfectly, supporting him, and even offering him military advice. Andromache would also ensure that Hector never forgot his duty as husband and father though.

When did Euripides write Andromache?

Date and Historical Background Even though the date of Andromache’s first production is unknown, most scholars agree that it must have been one of the years between 427 and 423 BC. A medieval scholiast, writing on the margin of the 445th verse, suggests that the play wasn’t originally performed at Athens.

What happened to Andromache after the Trojan War?

All her relations perished when Troy was taken by Achilles. When the captives were allotted, Andromache fell to Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles, whom she accompanied to Epirus and to whom she bore three sons.

What is the story Andromache about?

“Andromache” is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, first produced some time between about 428 and 424 BCE. It dramatizes the plight of Andromache, wife of the dead Trojan hero Hector, during her life in the years after the end of the Trojan War as the slave and concubine of Achilles’ son, Neoptolemus.

Is Andromache real?

Our Andy’s full name is Andromache of Scythia. The Scythians were an ancient people from Siberia—and archaeologists believe that the group, which featured women warriors, may have been the inspiration for the Amazons.

What kind of character is Andromache?

Andromache is a foil to the other three major characters of the play and underlines the immature and selfish nature of their passions. Her own love for her husband and son is not only unselfish, but is founded on a firm moral basis.

What reasons does Andromache give for not wanting Hector to go to battle?

Andromache begs Hector not to fight, as she is sure that he will be killed. Andromache tells Hector about how his family is all she has. Here, we learn how she lost her family to Achilles and how she is terrified to lose Hector as well. She says she would be better off dead than without him.

How old was Andromache?

6,732 years old
Note: In the comic books Andromache claims to be 6,732 years old.

Is Andromache still immortal?

After her mother’s death, she was honed into the warrior she is today until one such elder became jealous of her and sent her off to battle. This resulted in Andy’s first death, after which she came back to life again and found she was immortal.