“Healing Apollo, soothe her before
her crosswinds hold us down and moor the ships too long, pressing us on to another victim
nothing sacred, no no feast to be eaten
the architect of vengeance”
“Agamemnon” Page 200 Lines 145 – 150
This quote is said by the Chorus who I believe are the witness to Clytaemnestra’s tragedy and sorrow. I think the meaning of this quote is a foreshadowing. Clytaemnestra sacrificed her daughter in order for Agamemnon to win the war. It’s only a matter of time before she feels the aftereffects of losing her daughter and will start to put action forth regarding her emotions.
Do you think this quote is a foreshadowing or just another rant from the Chorus?
Do you think Clytaemnestra is justifiable in her actions?
