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At the start of the chorus‘s speech, the chorus of slave women brings libations to pour on the grave of the dead Agamemnon, displaying the traditional signs of mourning, “Our cheeks glistening, flushed where the nails have raked new furrows running blood” (line 29-30) for Clytaemnestra, "that godless woman", who sent them to appease the ghost of dead king. ... The chorus is talking about Clytaemnestra and her dreams when they say, “Aie! ... The chorus goes on to talk about the fate of Clytaemnesra’s house and hint at the terror that will soon arise again. Clytaemnestra believes that by sending these libation bearers, she will help right what has been wronged and the terror will leave her alone but the chorus knows better. ...
The chorus goes on to tell us that the sense of dignity in the characters in the play have been lost. ... Here the chorus says, “And the ancient pride, no war, no storm, no force could tame, ringing in all men’s ears, in all men’s hearts is gone.
Approximate Word count = 808
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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