Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides How does the play address national leaders reasons for going to war?
Doucet
English 2
Drama Quiz and Essay Preparation Notes:
The Suppliants by Aeschylus
- Why have the Egyptian women (the Danaids) fled to Argos?
- What right do the women claim for refuge in Argos?
- What reasons does Pelasgos give to challenge the Danaids claim?
- What last resort do the Danaids plan to take if the Argives refuse them refuge?
- What is at stake for Pelasgos, and what is tragic about it?
- What command does Danaos give his daughters near the end of the play, why?
- What position do the Handmaidens take on the issue the Danaids actions?
- What are the major themes of the drama?
Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides
- How does the play address national leaders reasons for going to war?
- How does Agamemnon initially respond to the message from the Oracle of Delphi?
- What reasons does Agamemnon give for insisting that they go through with the sacrifice of Iphigenia?
- What is Achilles position on the proposed sacrifice of Iphigenia and how Agamemnon got Clytemnestra to bring her to Aulis?
- What is Menelaus attitude toward the sacrifice of Iphigenia? Is he consistent? What changes for him?
- What are Iphigenias contradictory responses to her planned sacrifice?
- What is the central conflict of Iphigenia at Aulis?
- What are the major themes of the drama?
