Imagery of the Lion in Agamemnon In Aeschylus" Agamemnon, symbolism is prominent throughout the play, and it is used to represent the feelings of the characters. ... Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Aeschylus, an obvious product of his idealistic time, would incorporate this belief of symbols into his writing. ... In Agamemnon, Aeschylus makes known the similarities between many of the characters and this beast through their common lion-like qualities. ... Aeschylus uses this reference to tell the story of Helen of Troy and the purpose for the war. ... Presenting a vision of power...

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In Agamemnon, the classic Greek drama, Aeschylus demonstrates the concept of the tragic flaw through the character of Agamemnon and how he is a common man with similar feelings and beliefs. ... Agamemnon's dedication reaches to his people and to the gods. ... Both lovers seek to destroy Agamemnon because of his actions and those of his father. ... Finally, Agamemnon falls to the lowest depths due to his tragic flaw. ... In The House of Atreus, Agamemnon demonstrates all the criteria of the tragic hero. ...

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Agamemnon is the first part of the trilogy Oresteia. It was written by Aeschylus who is often called "Father of Tragedy" in literature. Aeschylus is one of the greatest Greek writers in history. ... The Greek god fulfills her prayer and Agamemnon's life is taken. ... With Agamemnon, death is what comes to play. ...

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In Aeschylus" tragedy Clytemnestra is portrayed as a strong willed woman, which was not very typical of her time. ... Aegisthus should have been the one to murder Agamemnon on behalf of his father. ... Aegisthus was once an exile and he never got the chance to kill Agamemnon. The only way to kill him was through Agamemnon's wife and even then it was not Aegisthus" arm that killed him. ... The only one that could avenge Agamemnon's death was Orestes and now he is dead. ...

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• Grade Level: High School