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A True Tragic Figure

Agamemnon is the first part of the trilogy Oresteia. It was written by Aeschylus who is often called “Father of Tragedy” in literature. Aeschylus is one of the greatest Greek writers in history. He presented audiences with the “second actor” for more complex stories. He is also known for his tragic characters and Agamemnon is no exception. He possesses all the characteristics and ultimately the fate of the majority of tragic characters, death.
Agamemnon is the King of Argos who is coming back from a ten year battle with Troy. This in itself is a trait of a tragic person. The character must be a dignified person in society. In this case, it is a King who is tragic. In the battle against Troy, he was the leader of the Greek army that went because Helen, wife of Agamemnon’s younger brother Menelaus, was taken there. He is an arrogant person that only sees what is best for him and does not care for others. When Aga...

Posted by: Alexander Bartfield

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