The Tragic Confrontation

Orestes faces a heart-wrenching decision as he confronts his mother, Queen Clytemnestra, following the murder of Aegisthus. With conflicting loyalties and divine mandates at play, Orestes grapples with the emotional turmoil of carrying out matricide. The chapter delves into the aftermath of Orestes' actions, culminating in a poignant exploration of guilt and the relentless cycle of violence in the house of Atreus.