Iphigenia Essays

Rough Draft 2 Throughout “Iphigenia in Aulis” and “The Outsider”, both protagonists of the short stories are treated as monsters. In “Iphigenia in Aulis”, Melanie is “strapped into the chair, and she can’t move her hands or her feet or her head” (Carey 163). This treatment and daily rituals convey a great sense of precaution, even for a little girl, from her jailers fearing her capabilities. Melanie tries to defuse the situation and put them at ease without much success. As for the unnamed narrator

When referring to Iphigenia among the Taurians, Edith Hall says in her introduction of the Euripides plays, “Its escapist plot, lack of a catastrophic death or suffering, and happy ending have led it to be classified as a tragicomedy” (xviii). Atrocity is a concept that is very important in the known plays written by Euripides. It seems insignificant in Iphigenia at Aulis and Iphigenia among the Taurians because there is no tragedy that occurs within the two plays. It is actually an important and

In Greek epics, tragedies, and mythology women are portrayed in various ways. Women are mainly considered to be weak and less important than men, but there are some women who are shown to be strong and heroic, despite the reputation that was placed onto them in Ancient Greek civilizations. There were two particular women that were strong and took the roles of their husbands while the men left to fight in the Trojan War. These two women were Penelope, wife of Odysseus, and Clytemnestra, wife of Agamemnon

The classic 1976 film adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie overlaps and intersects themes typical of the high school genre such as sexuality, bullying, loneliness, angst, and rebellion with supernatural elements, family dysfunctionality, and religion. As a result of the abuse Carrie White is subjected to by her religious and extremist mother Margaret, she is victimized by her peers and authority figures, and when she finally lashes out, she becomes a monster. Therefore, Carrie’s monstrosity

both on the same page when telling the story of Iphigenia and her sacrifice. Tennyson and Tiepolo both capture Iphigenia as a helpless woman who is defenseless and broken down while being watched by everyone during her sacrifice. Tennyson captures Iphigenia by using descriptive and rhythmic word choice that paints a picture of Iphigenia to the readers. Tiepolo captures Iphigenia by the layout of the painting that makes people see and feel Iphigenia 's story without words to tell it.

on the same page when telling the story of Iphigenia and her sacrifice. Tennyson and Tiepolo both capture Iphigenia as a helpless woman who is defenseless and broken down while being watched by everyone during her sacrifice. Tennyson captures Iphigenia by using descriptive and rhythmic word choices in the poem that paints a picture of Iphigenia to the readers. Tiepolo captures Iphigenia by the layout of the painting that makes people see and feel Iphigenia 's story without words

Reading Euripides’ text Iphigenia at Aulis, it is evident that the story is part of a play and these are the words of a messenger who is telling his story to Clytemnestra. We know this because in the last portion of his statement he tells us that he was sent by Agamemnon and he employs the words ‘your daughter’ (Euripides, 2011). He recounts his story as someone who witnessed the sacrifice of Iphigenia first hand. He also assured Clytemnestra that he was there and that her daughter has been ‘flown

For example, the poem of “Iphigenia” was considered as a sacrifice because the father was at the Trojan War and he had killed a sacred deer. The father of Iphigenia had to give of Iphigenia as a sacrifice because the god was mad and the father was forced to give her up. He then had lied to Iphigenia and told her before going to the war she had to marry Achilles before they left. Iphigenia was heading there happily to find the horrible truth. Both The Sacrifice of Iphigenia by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

of Argos to victory time and time again. Agamemnon, he is characterized throughout the three greek plays we see him. Whether it be the ill-hearted that we fill sympathy towards for having to make one of the hardest decisions in greek tragedy in Iphigenia in Aulis , or in The Iliad the story of the great warrior , Achilles , where we feel hatred towards him for being so ignorant and childish towards the god who strikes from afar Apollo. However, no act characterizes him more than Agamemnon in which

kingdom and my life.” He is then told by the Greek prophet, Calchas, that the king would have to sacrifice his daughter, Iphigenia at the temple of Artemis in order to sail. Agamemnon was shocked, and refrained from doing anything. Yet, when the days grew long and the kings began to blame Agamemnon, he feared the kings would leave. His pride was wounded, and so he took Iphigenia to the temple of Artemis. In the skies, even the hunting goddess Artemis, was shocked at Agamemnon’s deed. She took one

Another, yet similar version of the same tragedy which tells the story of how and why Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter. In this story, Iphigenia, we are told how Agamemnon, the King of Mycenae, put together a large army in order to sack Troy as a punishment for Paris having stolen Helen, the wife of King Menelaus. However, once Agamemnon and his army were ready to go, they could not sail their ships: There was no wind! When Agamemnon went to the temple of Artemis, the goddess of nature, to ask why

psychological and the studies of Sigmund Freud have taught us that. The attachment between parents and children can lead to a blindness regarding flaws and weaknesses, using an in-depth examination of psychological criticism applied to Euripides’, Iphigenia in Aulis and HBO’s, Game of Thrones, the role parents play in their child’s upbringing plays a major role in the person they grow up to be. Psychological criticism is the in-depth look into the mind of a human or described

Briefly compare how each character serves as a connection between war and the aftermath of war. Iphigenia was sacrificed so that Agamemnon and his army could travel to Troy and begin a war. However, even after her death Iphigenia plays a crucial role in the aftermath of the war. Her mother avenging her death shows that even though the war is over, more fighting is to come. Cassandra also embodies the aftermath

Clytemnestra is the wife of Agamemnon and Queen of Argos. Agamemnon is a play by Aeschylus that tells of her deathly plot against Agamemnon, who murdered their daughter, Iphigenia. Along with her lover, Aegisthus, Clytemnestra takes revenge for her daughter and claims the throne of Argos. She is tormented by disrespect, betrayal, and grief, which combine to be the driving force for her actions. While Agamemnon is off fighting the Trojan war, Clytemnestra rules Argos in his place. However, throughout

the goddess of hunting. At this I was so angry that I sent stormy winds and prevented them from sailing any further. Calchas then told them of what I had done and told them sacrifice Iphigenia to me because he knew that they might stay there forever if I’m not pleased with them. This they attempt to do, sending Iphigenia for marriage with Achilles. I, however, snatched her away and transported her to the Tauroi, making her immortal, and put a stag in place of the girl upon the altar. People always ask

Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, I myself am extremely beautiful. I am mother to Iphigenia and Orestes, although Iphigenia has been murdered at the hand of her father, Agamemnon. I have intelligence and wit, but I am often absorbed in my own thoughts and plans. I am spiteful and vengeful; I do not forgive easily. I have not forgiven my husband, Agamemnon, for sacrificing our daughter, Iphigenia, in order to secure safe passage to Troy. I have been left alone; my son has been sent to stay

Troy. (Wilkersham 1) Sadly, while about to sail to Troy Agamemnon made Artemis angry and Artemis cursed Agamemnon by making the winds to low for sailing. In order to make Artemis increase the wind Agamemnon had to sacrifice his youngest daughter Iphigenia. The battle of Troy lasted nine years. (Wikipedia

In the trilogy The Oresteia, Aeschylus shows the never ending cycle of violence within the house of Atreus. The cycle acts as a “net” entrapping Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Orestes, and many other characters. This net has not only encapsulated characters but it also produces actions throughout the play provoking the audience to think of several different conflicted loyalties. Specifically, the rendezvous between Clytemnestra and the chorus highlights right versus wrong, self-help justice (in the form

Agamemnon’s sacrifice of Iphigenia is contrasted starkly with the affection she gives him. “Only our daughter Iphigeneia…will rush to meet him…she’ll fling her arms around her father, pierce him with love” (Agamemnon LINE #). Her actions could force the audience to question whether

Agamemnon was the son of King Atreus and Queen Aerope of Mycenae and was the brother of Menelaus. Clytemnestra was his wife, and with her Agamemnon had four children, Orestes, Electra, Iphigenia, and Chrysothemis. As Helen, the wife of Menelaus, was taken by Paris, commencing with the Trojan war, Agamemnon sacrificed Iphigenia to the god of the hunt and the forest, Artemis, to obtain a favorable wind for the Greek fleet. His actions caused Clytemnestra to go into mourning and they make her want to seek