The Oresteia Study Guide consists of approx. 57 pages of summaries and analysis on The Oresteia by Aeschylus. Browse the literature study guide below:
The play begins with an ode (speech) spoken by a Watchman, who describes himself as being posted on the roof of Agamemnon's and Clytemnestra's palace in Mycenae, watching for a prearranged sign (a bonfire) that Agamemnon is on his way home from the Trojan War. As he speaks of Clytemnestra's strength of will and of a strange feeling of oppressive fear (see "Quotes", p. 112), he sees the bonfire and rejoices, calling out to Clytemnestra to wake and welcome Agamemnon joyfully. (
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Play 1, Part 1 (p. 111-124) Play 1, Part 2 (p. 125-132) Play 1, Part 3 (p.133-140) Play 1, Part 4 (p.140150) Play 1, Part 5 (p.150-159) Play 2, Part 1 (p. 165-171) Play 2, Part 2 (p 171-183) Play 2, Part 3 (p. 183-190) Play 2, Part 4 (9.190-196) Play 3, Part 1 (p. 199-205) Play 3, Part 2 (205-215) Play 3, Part 3 (p.215-230)
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