The Character of Clytemnestra

Abstract: A 5 page analysis of the character of Clytemnestra in the play 'Agamemnon' (458 B.C.) by the Greek playwright Aeschylus. The writer argues that it would have been easy for Aeschylus to portray Clytemnestra as a completely unsympathetic character. Instead, he forces the audience to see Clytemnestra's point of view. Nevertheless, by making Clytemnestra

Filename: 99aeschy.rtf

Pages: 5

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Subcatagory: Greek & Roman Mythology

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