The symbolism of determination and confidence
The author uses Pyrrhus figuratively to represent courage, determination and confidence. Pyrrhus' father dies when he is a toddler, but that does not mean he will not be a warrior like his father. As a child, Pyrrhus trained hard on how to fight. When the time came to participate in the war against the Trojans, Pyrrhus fought alongside warriors that had participated in war earlier with his father. The warriors underestimated Pyrrhus because he was not experienced in war matters. Shockingly, Pyrrhus emerged heroic by defeating the Trojans and killing their king.
Briseis as an emblem of beauty
Briseis is the former concubine of Achilles. When Achilles dies, he leaves her with his pregnancy. The reader learns that all along, Achilles' aides had been secretly eyeing Briseis because of her splendid beauty. When Achilles dies, Alcimus marries Briseis and takes care of her.
Allegory of fear
The allegory of fear is evident when Pyrrhus kills Priam. Nobody is willing to bury the king because one attracts capital punishment by doing so. Therefore, every person steers away from the king's corpse because of fear of intimidation.
The figure of religious dedication
Amina symbolizes religious dedication and devotion. The author depicts Amina as a woman ready to fight for her beliefs no matter the circumstance. Similarly, Amina's confidence and zeal demonstrate that Troy's women are courageous and strong even if the Greek Warriors defeated their men.
