# Thersites — Troilus and Cressida character guide

> Thersites in Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** rank Thersites, Thersites Agamemnon, Thersites Mars, Thersites Ajax, Enter Thersites

**First appearance:** 0007-act-ii-scene-i

## Who they are

Deformed, bitter Greek soldier who mocks everyone; serves as a cynical commentator.

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