“Agamemnon”: Clytaemnestra

Part I of Essay
In “Agamemnon”, Clyteamnestra is the character with the majority of the power. She is not manipulated or convinced by Aegisthus to murder her husband. She kills to gain justice for her daughter’s death. She feels her acts are justified. In her mind, it is a benefit that ....

Part II of Essay
.... that it is learned that power is a main component of her character. When Clyteamnestra explains that she is lighting the alters because the war against Troy is over, which she knows because of the torch signals, she say that they are her, “proof, my burning sign…the power my lord passed on from Troy to me!” (Line 318-319) Even though the Chorus did not initially believe her report about the victory at Troy, this does not compromise the respect and fear they feel for their queen. They justify their disbelief the easiest way they ca ....