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- Discuss the Opening Scene of “Agamemnon.” Discuss the importance of the opening scene of “Agamemnon.” [NU: 2015, 21] ★★★ “Agamemnon” (458 BC), written by Aeschylus (525/524–456/455 BC), opens with a powerful scene. The Watchman appears on the roof of the palace.[Expand...]
- Evaluate the Illicit Relationship Between Clytemnestra and Aegisthus.Evaluate the illicit relationship between Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. In Aeschylus' (525/524 - 456/455 BC) "Agamemnon" (458 BC), the relationship between Clytemnestra and Aegisthus is driven by revenge and a hunger for power. Their secret affair[Expand...]
- Dramatic Significance of the ‘Red Carpet Episode’ in “Agamemnon.”Bring out the dramatic significance of the Red Carpet Episode in “Agamemnon.” [NU: 2013, 17, 18] ★★★ Aeschylus (525/524–456/455 BCE), in his tragedy “Agamemnon” (458 BCE), uses the Red Carpet Episode with great dramatic significance.[Expand...]
- Can Agamemnon’s Murder be Justified?Can Agamemnon’s murder be justified? [NU: 2021] Or, How would you justify Clytemnestra’s murder of her husband, Agamemnon? Aeschylus (525/524–456/455 BC), in his tragedy Agamemnon (458 BC), presents the murder of Agamemnon by his wife,[Expand...]
- Sketch the Character of ClytemnestraSketch the character of Clytemnestra. Clytemnestra is one of the most compelling and complex characters in Greek tragedy. As the queen of Argos and the wife of Agamemnon, she stands out as a woman who[Expand...]
- How Would you Justify Clytemnestra's Murder of her Husband, Agamemnon?How would you justify Clytemnestra's murder of her husband, Agamemnon? Give your own reasons for your answer. Clytemnestra’s murder of her husband, Agamemnon, in Aeschylus’s (525/524–456/455 BC) play “Agamemnon” (458 BC) is a deeply complex[Expand...]
- Evaluate Agamemnon as a Tragic HeroEvaluate Agamemnon as a tragic hero. Agamemnon, the central character in Aeschylus’s (525/524–456/455 BC) play “Agamemnon” (458 BC), embodies the qualities of a tragic hero as defined in classical Greek tragedy. A tragic hero is[Expand...]
- Write a Note on the Use of Dramatic Irony in “Agamemnon.” Write a note on the use of dramatic irony in “Agamemnon.” [NU: 2015, 21] ★★★ In “Agamemnon” (458 BCE), Aeschylus (c. 525 BCE – c. 456 BCE) uses dramatic irony as a key tool. Dramatic[Expand...]
- Comment on the role and function of the Chorus in the play “Agamemnon.”Comment on the role and function of the Chorus in the play “Agamemnon.” [NU: 2022] ★★★ Or, assess the role of the chorus in Agamemnon. [NU: 2019] “Agamemnon” (458 BCE), written by Aeschylus (c. 525[Expand...]
- How does Aeschylus treat the theme of hereditary guilt in “Agamemnon?”How does Aeschylus treat the theme of hereditary guilt in “Agamemnon?” [NU: 2014, 17, 20, 22] ★★★ Hereditary Guilt is the idea that sins or curses pass from parents to children. In Aeschylus’s play “Agamemnon,”[Expand...]
- What is the guilt of Agamemnon that brings miseries in his life?What is the guilt of Agamemnon that brings miseries in his life? [NU: 2013, 22] ★★★ In “Agamemnon” (458 BCE), Aeschylus (525/524 BCE—456/455 BCE) shows the tragic fall of the king of Argos. Agamemnon’s guilt[Expand...]
- Trace the origin of Greek tragedy with special reference to Aeschylus.Trace the origin of Greek tragedy with special reference to Aeschylus. [NU: 2014] Aeschylus (525/524 BCE – 456/455 BCE) is called the “Father of Tragedy.” Greek tragedy grew from religious festivals of Dionysus. With Aeschylus,[Expand...]
- Write in brief about Aeschylus’s gods and goddessesWrite in brief about Aeschylus’s gods and goddesses. [NU: 2018] Aeschylus (525/524–456/455 BCE), the father of Greek tragedy, presents gods and goddesses with strong influence over human life. In “Agamemnon” (458 BCE), he shows them[Expand...]
- Evaluate the illicit relationship between Clytemnestra and Aegisthus.Evaluate the illicit relationship between Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. [NU: 2017, 19] ★★★ In “Agamemnon” (458 BC), Aeschylus (525/524–456/455 BC) shows the tragic fall of the House of Atreus. One central theme is the secret affair[Expand...]
- Write a short note on Cassandra as you found in “Agamemnon.”Write a short note on Cassandra as you found in “Agamemnon.” [NU: 2015, 18, 20, 22] ★★★ Or, Who was Cassandra, and how did she die? [NU: 2017] In “Agamemnon” (458 BC), Aeschylus (525/524–456/455 BC)[Expand...]
