What kind of relationship do Hector and Andromache have?

Answer 1

Hector and Adromache have a very loyal and loving relationship in the Iliad. In book six, when Hector takes a break from war to shame his coward brother Prince Paris back into the battle, he visits his wife and little infant son one last time. He asks around to find them and when he does, Adromache runs up to meet him, relieved that he is still alive but ever fearful for his safety. They weep together and Hector's wife begs him to stay out of the war. "My dear husband, your warlike spirit will be your death," she says. "You've no compassion for your infant child, for me, your sad wife, who before long will be your widow." Hector is sad as well and deeply pities his wife, but he recognizes his duty in war. He will not shun it. He comforts his wife, blesses his son and prays for his future, and leaves for the battle that will end in his demise.