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A 5 page
paper that examines the elements of chivalry, honor, and politics in Shakespeare's story
"Troilus and Cressida." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAcress.rtf
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perspective that involves many more personal stories than stories that are just related to the war. Troilus and Cressida, though primary players in the story, more often than not, serve
to illustrate the other players in the story. These two people are simply two young individuals that are in love. They are separated. throughout all the struggles concerning the two
we gain a glimpse at all the other characters in the story, characters who often seem more important than Troilus and Cressida. And, in these characters we see traits of
chivalry, honor, and politics. In the following paper we examine these elements in Shakespeares story. Troilus and Cressida The Trojan War had been raging for seven years when
"a Trojan prince named Troilus falls in love with Cressida, the daughter of a Trojan priest who has defected to the Greek side. Troilus is assisted in his pursuit of
her by Pandarus, Cressidas uncle" (Anonymous Troilus and Cressida: Summary summary.html). Their love seems honorable and true. They appear to be a young couple that is truly only seeking a
righteous path in their lives. And, with the character of Pandarus we seem to be presented with a man who, although sneaky to a degree, is honorable and chivalrous in
his understanding of the couples love. All the while that the two are falling in love we are also witness to Agamemnon, the Greek general, who is contemplating why his
soldiers do not seem more enthusiastic about their positions or the war. "The wise and crafty Ulysses informs him that the armys troubles spring from a lack of respect for
authority, brought about by the behavior of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, who refuses to fight and instead spends his time sitting in his tent with his comrade (and lover)
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