Word: astyonax
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Troy; Cassandra, her frenzied daughter; Andromache, wife of Hector; and lastly, the false Helen. Amidi the droning chants of the woeful choruses we see the suffering of these four. The scene in which Andromache played with spirit and sweetness by Miss Edith Wynne Matthison, parts from her little son Astyonax, is a dramatic episode of great power. Miss McCarthy as Hecuba is a stately queen and Chrystal Herne and Gladys Hanson are excellent in the roles of Cassandra and Helen of Troy. Mr. Barker has done much for the drama in his past productions and the University should be thankful...
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