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.