Agamemnon is a play that is based after the events of the Trojan war. It focuses on the return of Agamemnon after his victory of Troy. Upon, his return he brings along a mistress, Cassandra who has prophesying abilities which predict the death of her and Agamemnon. Agamemnon like most Greek tragedies the whole play takes place in one day. In this time frame, Agamemnon angered his wife, Clytemnestra with the fact that he sacrificed his daughter to please one of the Gods. So, she takes upon her self to seek revenge upon him.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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