# Ajax — Troilus and Cressida character guide

> Ajax in Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the dull brainless Ajax, Ajax Dog, Ajax Thersites, Ajax Mistress Thersites, Ajax You dog, The unknown Ajax, Ajax Ay, Ajax Cobloaf, Ajax A, Ajax Toadstool, Ajax Do, Lord Ajax

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

## Who they are

Greek warrior, strong but slow-witted; chosen to duel Hector.

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