Andromache

Synopsis

Andromache is a greek tragedy written by euripides, set in the aftermath of the trojan war. The play centers around andromache, the widow of the trojan hero hector, who is now a slave to the son of achilles, neoptolemus. Andromache is torn between her loyalty to her dead husband and her duty to protect her young son, astyanax, who is threatened with death by neoptolemus' new wife, hermione. The play explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the consequences of war. Through the character of andromache, euripides also critiques the treatment of women in ancient greek society.