Agamemnon and Oedipus

Agamemnon was a very interesting story to read. The character of Clytemnestra, though completely interesting, is also very fascinating. I thought that it was nice to see a strong female character in a story, who is not controlled by a man and controls her own actions. I think that the fact that she is trying to enact revenge for the murder of her daughter is a redeeming quality.

Oedipus Rex is one of my favorite stories. The twists and turns in the story make it intriguing and an easy read. I always find it amusing how characters who have had a prophecy of doom that will come with a child tries to prevent that doom by sending their child away. Then, by doing sending the child away, they bring about the prophecy anyway. Although this necessary for a story, it’s still an interesting point to think about.