Clytemnestra’s tricks in the third episode of Aeschylus' "Agamemnon"

  • Cecilia Perczyk Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham - Universidad Nacional de San Martín
  • Lara Seijas Universidad Nacional de Hurlingham, Instituto de Educación (Av. Vergara 2222 (B1688GEZ), Villa Tesei, Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Universidad Nacional de San Martín - Universidad de Buenos Aires
Keywords: GREEK TRAGEDY, AESCHYLUS, GENDER, AGAMEMNON, ANDROGYNY

Abstract

This work seeks to analyze the discursive and interpretative strategies associated to the distribution of gender roles in the third episode of Aeschylus’ tragedy Agamemnon. The scene, far from being an emotional reunion between the spouses, consists of a series of resignifications regarding what is expected of a man and a woman in Ancient Greece. We will focus on the study of the elements that support and subvert the role of Clytemnestra, in an attempt to understand the queen’s figure and her androgynous attributes, as well as the political implication of her actions.

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Published
2020-10-11
How to Cite
Perczyk, C., & Seijas, L. (2020). Clytemnestra’s tricks in the third episode of Aeschylus’ "Agamemnon". Telondefondo. Revista De Teoría Y Crítica Teatral, (32). https://doi.org/10.34096/tdf.n32.8439
Section
Ensayos