Farewell Between Hector

and Andromache
 Literary Background

 Farewell between Hector and Andromache is a

story about a soldier that was torn between their
love for their families and the call of duty. The
farewell scene you will read is possibly a common
scene between soldiers and their families. A
theme about love for family and courage. A
touching story that is full of grief and sorrow
wherein the hero chooses the path of honor
because he wants to serve his community and
does not want his fellow citizens to suffer.
 Characters

Hector- he was the greatest warrior

of Troy and known for his great
courage.
Andromache- she was the precious,
devoted, and loyal wife of Hector.
Mother of Scamandrios/Astyanax.
Before we will proceed to the story, I have here
an audio clip of “Farewell between Hector and
Adromache”. Listen carefully and note specific
details to answer the following questions:
(link of the audio clip:
https//yoytu.be/qr_B49r0V6Q)
 Why was Andromache on the battlements?
 What is the name of Hector’s son? What is
Hector’s special name for him?
 What prayed did Hector make for hid child?
Let us read the summary of Farewell
Between Hector and Andromache on
page 17 of your book or you can
access it on canvas with page name
“Farewell Between Hector and
Andromache”
 Guide Questions:

1. What are the specific reasons that

Andromache gives to dissuade her
husband from fighting?
2. What reasons does Hector give to
explain why he has to go out of the city
when Troy is well-fortified and safe
within?