Clytemnestra

Read Aeschylus’s Oresteia and compare the ancient Greek playwright’s portrayal of Clytemnestra with Casati’s reinvented version. How does Casati subvert the traditional interpretation of her actions as a queen? Use specific examples from both texts to support your analysis.

Examine Casati’s portrayal of gender dynamics, focusing on the ways in which Clytemnestra overcomes the typical limitations of a female character in a patriarchal society? Cite specific examples to support your analysis.

How does the historical context of ancient Greece influence the characters and the plot of Casati’s Clytemnestra? What aspects of the story reflect historical realities, and how does the author use creative license to transcend these details?