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Greek Drama

The Oresteia was a book based on morals, over right and

wrong. This is what Orestes was brought up against in court.

Was it right for him to seek revenge towards his fathers death or was

it wrong? Was it wrong for him to murder the killer, which in turn

was his uncle and mother? These questions are what need to be

answered.

My beliefs to murder one for anothers death isn't always

right, but there could be certain circumstances when this is justified.

I'm not really sure if Orestes is guilty or not. I mean since he was

acting on what Apollo wanted him to do. I guess if I were back in

that time period, Orestes would be found innocent.

The reasons for this is, because this was what the gods

had commanded. It was forseen and fortold event. It began with

Cassandra telling the Chorus what will happen to Agamemon and her

once their inside the castle. The death and who would be doing the......


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