by Robin Mitchell-Boyask, Temple University
(Note that the episodes are numbered according to whether odes
intervene, not choral dialogues)
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Prologue |
Episode 1 |
Episode 2 |
Episode 3 |
Episode 4 |
Episode 5 |
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Iphigenia explains her family's history, her sacrifice and how Artemis took her to Tauris. She interprets a dream as indicating Orestes' death. Notes Chorus is late! re-enters temple. |
Orestes and Pylades explain their mission and Apollo's command. They see evidence of human sacrifice. |
Herdsman reports 2 strangers to Iphigenia; how one seemed to fight the Furies. She laments her fathers' actions again. How could Artemis want sacrifice? |
Iphigenia interviews Orestes and Pylades. They discuss which will be killed. The other will take a letter to her lost brother. When she recites the letter, the truth emerges. Orestes proves he is Orestes. Conspiracy launched |
Thoas questions Iphigenia about the strangers and is horrified at their deeds. He agrees to her plan. |
Messenger reports the deception to Thoas, who orders pursuit. Athena appears to order him to stop, also establishing rituals at Athens. Thoas agrees |
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Parodos |
Stasimon 1 |
Stasimon 2 |
Stasimon 3 |
Exodos |
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Why have you summoned us? Choral dialogue with Iphigenia about her dream and remembrance of her sacrifice |
Why would anyone sail here? Would that Helen arrive! |
Longing for home. Lamentation at slavery |
Apollo is glorious. History of Delphi |
Blessed be Athena! |
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Study Questions