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
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