Agamemnon | Study Guide

Aeschylus

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Overview

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Author

Aeschylus

First Performed

458 BCE

Type

Play

Genre

Tragedy

About the Title

The title Agamemnon refers to the play's ill-fated tragic hero. Interestingly, Agamemnon appears on stage only during his death scene. It may be argued Clytaemnestra is the play's more influential character.

Diagrams

Agamemnon King of Argos; leader of expedition to Troy Herald Soldier Watchman Watches for fall of Troy Spouses Lovers Advisers Cousins Lovers Serves Serves Murders Aegisthus Vengeful co-usurper of throne of Argos Cassandra Daughter of King of Troy; prophet Chorus Older citizens of Argos Clytaemnestra Vengeful, angry Queen of Argos; co-usurper of throne of Argos
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Summary

This study guide and infographic for Aeschylus's Agamemnon offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Characters

Agamemnon Clytaemnestra Cassandra Aegisthus Chorus

Symbols

Nets Watchdog Purple Carpet Birds

Themes

Fate Revenge versus Justice Righteousness versus Evil
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