# Achilles — Troilus and Cressida character guide

> Achilles in Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** the Greeks Achilles, Achilles Old Nestor, The large Achilles, the hart Achilles, god Achilles, Achilles Patroclus, Achilles Thou, Achilles Peace, Achilles Ay

**First appearance:** 0005-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

Greek champion, prideful and brooding in his tent; central to the Greek conflict.

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