How far do you think Aeschylus expected the audience to sympathize with her? ... Upon the arrival of Agamemnon Clytaemnestra's cunning and powers come into fruition. The entrance of Agamemnon is that of an austere soldier, a warrior. ... She now takes a different approach; she is methodical and clinical in sealing Agamemnon's fate. ... The death of Agamemnon and Cassandra evokes many different responses and reactions. ...

• Word Count: 1324
• Approx Pages: 5

Aeschylus cannot think this. ... To soften his message, he evolves his idea through the use of a trilogy, the Story of Agamemnon, Euripides, and the Libation Bearers (I think that's right). ... Some believe Aeschylus was forced to write the Oresteia by an angry mob of young radicals. ... Which leads us to the story, Aeschylus clearly hides ideas in his paper. ... This is the prevailing theory, was Aeschylus and the gang really gay (not as in merry but MARY). ...

• Word Count: 1551
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School