Agamemnon

Style and Technique

Aeschylus's tragedy «Agamemnon» is the first part of the Oresteia trilogy. The style of the work is characterized by high tragic pathos and the use of archaic language, which lends the text a sense of grandeur and solemnity. Aeschylus makes extensive use of choral parts, which play an important role in the development of the plot and the expression of public opinion. The chorus in «Agamemnon» not only comments on events but also anticipates them, creating an atmosphere of tension and foreboding. Literary devices include metaphors, symbolism, and allegories, which enhance the dramatic impact. The narrative structure revolves around Agamemnon's return from the Trojan War and his subsequent murder, serving as the catalyst for the events of the trilogy. Aeschylus skillfully uses dialogues and monologues to reveal the inner world of the characters and their motivations, as well as to convey philosophical and moral questions related to fate, justice, and retribution.