... violated the codes of war. Clytemnestra would be happy to be hearing this. The Herald compares the greatness of Agamemnon and his men to the losses of Priam - ancient king of Troy. The Chorus Leader welcomes the Herald home. In the Stichomythia we learn that those who went to Troy longed for home and ... her true at hall just as the day he left her, faithful to the last" She SEEMS to be reaffirming her love for Agamemnon. She sweeps into the palace and the Chorus take no interest in what she says and turn their attention onto Menelaus. The Herald gradually reveals the darker, more painfu...

• Word Count: 2409
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

... and tells the story of how Paris, Prince of Troy, stole Helen, the wife of the Greek king Menelaus, thus sparking the Trojan War. The Chorus also tells of how Agamemnon, Clytemnestra's husband, sacrificed their daughter to the god Artemis to gain a favorable wind for the Greek ships to reach their destination in Troy. Clytemnestra calls for sacrifices of thanksgiving to ... the gods and the Chorus questions her decision. She states that Troy has fallen and Agamemnon has returned, knowing this from the beacon, so the Chorus gives thanks and wonders if it is true until confirmed by a hera...

• Word Count: 794
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School