From the perspective of the townspeople and the queen,
Clytemnestra, Agamemnon follows the emotional journey of grief,
rage, and revenge. Agamemnon had dedicated much of his life to a
war that his brother started. He vowed to do whatever it takes to
win-committing war crimes and killing innocents. But, even in
victory, Agamemnon feels unsatisfied and plagued by the bloodshed
he caused. Because of this, he decides to perform a ritual to clear
his conscience and regain the gods' approval. After he fought for
ten years in the Trojan war, Clytemnestra eagerly awaited the
return of her husband, King Agamemnon. However, upon his arrival,
she learns that he has sacrificed one of her loved ones to the
gods, in order to win their favor. Though Agamemnon expressed
slight remorse, he felt resolute in his actions, as he viewed the
sacrifice as a necessity. Already devastated, Clytemnestra is
driven to pure rage when she finds that Agamemnon also brought back
a "spoil of war", Cassandra, a Trojan princess and prophetess, who
has been punished by the god Apollo for refusing his advances.
Though she is able to see the future, she is cursed to be never
believed. Considered as Agamemnon's war prize, Cassandra is trapped
in the kingdom, especially hopeless when she receives a vision of
unescapable doom. Meanwhile, as Clytemnestra settles in her grief
and rage, she creates a plot for vengeance, and much like her
husband at war, is unconcerned about any collateral damage. As the
first installment of the sole surviving Greek trilogy, Agamemnon is
both a stand-alone piece and a compliment to later plays. With
symbolism and precise prose, Agamemnon by Aeschylus depicts the
consequences of warfare-both abroad and domestic. Featuring strong,
dynamic, and well-developed characters and an emotional, dramatic
plot, Agamemnon is an enthralling perspective on the fates of
famous heroes from Greek mythology. This edition of Aeschylus'
acclaimed tragedy, Agamemnon features a new, eye-catching cover and
is reprinted in a modern, readable font. With these accommodations,
contemporary readers are encouraged to revisit this classic and
enthralling tale of revenge.
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