The Orestes Plays of Aeschylus by Aeschylus

The Orestes Plays of Aeschylus

Oresteia #1-3

Aeschylus

252 pages • first pub -458 (editions)

fiction classics play poetry challenging dark tense medium-paced

Description

The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus concerning the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Erinyes. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. ...

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Moods

dark 83%
challenging 51%
tense 45%
reflective 43%
emotional 41%
adventurous 19%
sad 19%
mysterious 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 27%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 26% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

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