Hektor - a prince of the great city of Troy. He is the son of King Priam and Queen Hecabe, brother of Paris, husband of Adromache. He is the greatest warrior on the Trojan side during the Trojan War. Homer calls him "Man Killing Hektor" in his epic poem The Iliad. The play will focus on him before his mythic battle with Achilles.

Chorus of Trojan Elders/advisers to King Priam - these are the elderly statesman of the city of Troy. In my tragedy they are wise old who advise the royal family, namely King Priam.

King Priam - the king of the city of Troy during the Trojan War. He is the father to many a prince and princess, in particular Hektor, Paris, and Cassandra. In my play I will try to portray Priam primarily as a father concerned for his valiant son, and secondly as a noble king trying to raise the spirits of his besieged people.

Aeneas - the cousin of the great Hektor of Troy. A tremendous warrior and statesman, who is second only to Hektor. His strength was so great that even the Acheans greatest warrior, Achilles, thought twice before engaging him in battle. In myth he is als

Chorus - My lord, my lady, Prince Hektor has arrived!

Paris - a prince of Troy. He is seen as the "pretty boy" who started the Trojan War by going to Sparta and fleeing with King Menelaus' beautiful wife Helen. He is not much of a warrior compared to his other brothers and cousin Aeneas, yet it is through him that Apollo puts an end to the life of Achilles. He will also be used as a messenger type character due to the problems that arise when you are limited to only three actors.

The play takes place within the walled city of Troy. The action will take place in King Priam's throne and in Hektor's private chamber within the palace.

Aeneas - *panting* Such fury I have not seen in all my years!

Adromache - the loving wife of Prince Hektor. She has a young son with Hektor named Astyanax. Like her father in law Priam, she too is concerned for the well being of her beloved Hektor. She will try to dissuade Hektor from engaging Achilles in battle, reminding him of his awful fate.

Aeneas - Many fell under Achilles prevailing arm, I was nearly one of them. Only your' noble son, Hektor, stood firm and openly engaged the madman in combat. But alas, he did not have time enough to toss his mighty spear before Peleus' son hurled his mighty shaft and shattered the shield that he lent to his comrade Patroclus. There naught to do save flee his wrath!

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Approximate Word count = 3093
Approximate Pages = 12 (250 words per page double spaced)