Mourning Becomes Electra

Describe symbolism in Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neill

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At the start of the play, there is a distinct parallel in the idea that the transgressions of the past have repercussions in the present, a belief that was a key component of ancient Greek spiritual practices. This idea is symbolized by the house, which represents the looming presence of those repercussions.

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