Day 4

Libation Bearers Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What does Orestes mean when he says "A man speaks to another man with confidence and reveals his meaning with clarity" (Lines 665-666)?

    Orestes says this when he is explaining to the servant who answers the palace door that he wants to speak to Aegisthus. He means that he will not be able to speak to a woman as well as he would be able to speak to a man because women make things less clear. Though this kind of sentiment isn't inconsistent with the rest of the sentiments expressed about women, it does seem to also be a ploy to get Aegisthus to the door instead of Clytaemnestra, since the plan was to kill him first. Orestes likely still believes this, though.

  2. 2

    What...

Join Now to View Premium Content

GradeSaver provides access to 2360 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11007 literature essays, 2767 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in