Electra

Style and Technique

Euripides' «Electra» is written in the genre of ancient Greek tragedy. The style of the work is characterized by high poeticism and drama. The language of the play is rich with metaphors, epithets, and symbols, giving the text depth and emotional intensity. Euripides uses dialogues and monologues to reveal the inner world of the characters, their suffering, and moral dilemmas. Literary devices include irony, tragic irony, and anagnorisis (recognition), which enhance the dramatic tension. The narrative structure is traditional for ancient Greek tragedy: prologue, parodos (choral entrance song), episodes (main scenes), stasima (choral songs between episodes), and exodus (concluding part). The chorus plays an important role, commenting on events and expressing public opinion. The central theme of the play is revenge and its moral consequences, as well as the conflict between personal feelings and public duty.