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A review by flowerbinsh
The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides by Aeschylus
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read as a requirement for my history class.
I've read Agamemnon before for my Ancient Lit class, but reading the trilogy together really provided such a great story. The way the characters are portrayed are so entrancing in my opinion. I couldn't help but feel so drawn to the women and how they are written and portrayed.
Agamemnon is definitely still my favourite out of the three, but I still loved the arguments and themes of Justice and if the mortal are allowed to bestow such judgement onto others in the later two plays.
I think I'd reread all of these, especially Agamemnon.
I've read Agamemnon before for my Ancient Lit class, but reading the trilogy together really provided such a great story. The way the characters are portrayed are so entrancing in my opinion. I couldn't help but feel so drawn to the women and how they are written and portrayed.
Agamemnon is definitely still my favourite out of the three, but I still loved the arguments and themes of Justice and if the mortal are allowed to bestow such judgement onto others in the later two plays.
I think I'd reread all of these, especially Agamemnon.