The Iliad: Book 7

by Rand Higbee

Hector and Ajax have been fighting all day in a battle that is supposed to decide the Trojan War once and for all. But as night falls Hera declares they should suspend their battle for the day. Oh, and she feels the two warriors should exchange gifts as a token of respect. (From the original by Homer.)

Hector and Ajax have been fighting all day in a battle that is supposed to decide the Trojan War once and for all. But as night falls Hera declares they should suspend their battle for the day. Oh, and she feels the two warriors should exchange gifts as a token of respect. (From the original by Homer.)

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The Iliad: Book 7

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  • Alison Reeger Cook: The Iliad: Book 7 by Rand Higbee
    “

    I love Greek myths and literature, so I knew this was a play I had to read. Higbee takes a scene from the Trojan War and imbues it with great humor and wit, and I absolutely love the dynamic between Hector and Ajax. The characters are crafted so well in only 10 pages. A fun comedic short!

    I love Greek myths and literature, so I knew this was a play I had to read. Higbee takes a scene from the Trojan War and imbues it with great humor and wit, and I absolutely love the dynamic between Hector and Ajax. The characters are crafted so well in only 10 pages. A fun comedic short!

    ”
  • Ward Kay: The Iliad: Book 7 by Rand Higbee
    “

    Rand Higbee takes on the classics. HIgbee finds a little scene in The Illiad and gets at the silliness of the idea of two people trying to kill each other being ordered by the goddess Hera to give each other gifts and then makes it even sillier. His Ajax and Hector are great characters.

    Rand Higbee takes on the classics. HIgbee finds a little scene in The Illiad and gets at the silliness of the idea of two people trying to kill each other being ordered by the goddess Hera to give each other gifts and then makes it even sillier. His Ajax and Hector are great characters.

    ”
  • Tom Moran: The Iliad: Book 7 by Rand Higbee
    “

    Higbee uses one of the great works of antiquity as a jumping-off point for some inspired silliness in this winning comic short, leading up to a fun and knowing punchline.

    Higbee uses one of the great works of antiquity as a jumping-off point for some inspired silliness in this winning comic short, leading up to a fun and knowing punchline.

    ”
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Hera…………………………….Female, Ageless, a goddess
Hector………………………….Male, In the prime of life, a Trojan warrior
Ajax……………………………..Male, Also in the prime of life, a Greek warrior

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Theatre Conference Fringe Festival, 2024
  • Reading, Midwest Dramatists Conference, 2024