Who is the chorus in Agamemnon?

elders
In Agamemnon the chorus consist of the elders in the city (the polis). They are mostly onlookers to the action, and mainly serve as commentators. In The Libation Bearers, the chorus consists of the slave women, or servants.

How many lines is Agamemnon?

Aeschylus, Agamemnon, line 1035.

What comment did the chorus say on Clytemnestra?

The Chorus says, “Ooh, tell us more, tell us more.” Clytemnestra says, “The Greeks captured the city, killed lots of people, enslaved Troy’s women and children; now they’re on their way home.” The Chorus says, “Word.” Then Clytemnestra heads offstage, back into the palace.

How does the chorus feel about Agamemnon?

The chorus are giving the audience are sense of foreboding throughout the play. They are skeptical after hearing the news that the Trojan War has ended because they get a sense that something bad will happen and they right. The mood after the death of Agamemnon initiated by the chorus foreshadows the events to come.

What is the name of Agamemnon’s son?

Atreus
Aerope
Agamemnon/Parents

Which God did Agamemnon sacrifice his daughter?

goddess Artemis
When the Greek fleet is becalmed at Aulis, thus preventing movement of the expeditionary force against Troy, Agamemnon is told that he must sacrifice Iphigenia to appease the goddess Artemis, who has caused the unfavourable weather. Agamemnon lures his daughter to Aulis by pretending that she will marry Achilles.

Who is the last sister to coeus and Enceladus?

“Fama (Rumour), the swiftest traveller of all the ills on earth . . . The legend is that enraged with the gods, Terra (Earth) [Gaia] produced this creature her last child, as a sister to Enceladus and Coeus.” Statius, Thebaid 3.

Who does the Chorus give thanks to for the war ending?

The Chorus give thanks to the gods, but wonder if her news is true; a Herald appears and confirms the tidings, describing the army’s sufferings at Troy and giving thanks for a safe homecoming.

What is the main theme of Agamemnon?

Like many Greek dramas, Agamemnon wrestles with the concept of fate, or preordained events that humans cannot influence or finally control. Characters fall into the “nets” of their individual fates. Responsibility and accountability are central questions of the play.

Why did Achilles return battle?

Achilles returns to battle the Trojans to avenge the death of his cousin and close friend, Patroclus, who was killed by the Trojan prince, Hector,…

Who is the father of Agamemnon?

Atreus
Agamemnon/Father

Agamemnon, in Greek legend, king of Mycenae or Argos. He was the son (or grandson) of Atreus, king of Mycenae, and his wife Aërope and was the brother of Menelaus.