The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies

"The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation Bearers, and the Furies" by Aeschylus, is a set of ancient Greek plays that tells a grim tale of a royal family's destruction. These tragedies explore the dark themes of payback, fairness, and the terrible destiny of the family of Atreus, especially focusing on Agamemnon, his wife Clytemnestra, and their risky ties. It begins with a watchful person anxiously awaiting a sign of Agamemnon's return from the Trojan War, hoping the signal fires will mean victory for Argos. Clytemnestra announces Troy's fall by lighting fires. Then the Chorus, made up of older men, think about the war and its heavy toll. As the messenger arrives, he shares news of success, but also suggests the heartbreaking events to come, setting the scene for a story filled with disloyalty, revenge, and the struggle between what is meant to happen versus what people choose to do.