Loss Of 'Bravery In Hecuba's Trojan Women'

Women in The Trojan Women lose their bravery when they face struggles as a slave, leading to an unhappy lifestyle. In the passage, Hecuba’s life and family life is destroyed by their fate. Andromache, the wife of Hector, talks to Hecuba about her tragedies in her family. As a result, Hecuba’s daughter is murdered at Achilles’s tomb, therefore, she is weak because of this death. As Hecuba explains about her feelings, “It is better to die than to live a life of pain. The dead feel no sorrow” (Pg. 35). Hecuba believes that life is hopeless and death would be best because of her recent loss. As shown, Hecuba loses her confidence and bravery for her happiness when talking to Andromache about the terrifying news. Hecuba loses her loyalty to her family due to the loss of her hope and happiness since she did not stand up for her daughter’s life. …show more content…
In addition, the Trojan women and children are in terror when their lives are destroyed. The order is given for Troy to set fire and for Hecuba to be taken to Odyssey. Due to these orders, Hecuba’s only option is to continue her life as a slave, and not help her city. Hecuba states her emotions in response to the city, “I leave my country, I see my city in flames. My legs are weak but I must press on. Oh let me say goodbye to my city, my sad, once-glorious city” (Pg. 59). Hecuba leaves her city as it rises up in flames. She has no choice but to continue her life as a slave. The Trojans lose their patriotism in their city while the orders are to burn it into flames. As shown, Hecuba loses bravery in her life when her homeland is demolished. In addition, her life as a slave is not positive because one forces her to be with a