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Elektra: Revenge in Ancient Greece

The Ancients

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The Transformation of Electra: From Princess to Peasant

This chapter explores the transformation of Electra's character in classical Greek tragedy, focusing on the contrasting interpretations by Aeschylus and Euripides. It highlights how Euripides shifts her from royalty to peasantry, presenting a more cynical narrative, while Sophocles maintains her noble status and intense desire for revenge.

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