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The Tapestry Argument (Agamemnon)

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Mind Map on The Tapestry Argument (Agamemnon), created by ekimlauretta on 11/05/2014.

Mind Map by ekimlauretta, updated more than 1 year ago

	Created by ekimlauretta over 11 years ago

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The Tapestry Argument (Agamemnon)

Clytemnestra
1. "Priam, can you see him if he had your success?"
  1. Using his nemesis to coax him. Also playing on arrogance and pride.
2. "And you fear the common men."
  1. Saying he's not brave, but fearful
  2. Could this show that everyone knew stepping on the tapestry was bad?
3. "Where's the glory without a little gall?"
  1. Daring him
4. She treats him like a god, not a mortal. Playing on his hubris/arrogance?
  1. "Let the red stream flow and bear him to the home he never hoped to see"
Agamemnon
1. Refuses to step on the tapestry because it would anger the gods
  1. Hit by Zeus' thunderbolt?
2. If the gods commanded it, would he have done it?
  1. Last, desperate attempt
3. Agamemnon is surprised by how Clytemnestra feels about the war
  1. This make him less reluctant to enter
4. If he strides on the tapestry, he'll see Priam because he's dead
5. He's angry at Clytemnestra because she treats him like a woman
6. If he steps on it, he'll be lost
7. People have an enormous power and he cares about what the people think
Tapestry
1. blood, murex
2. expensive, hubristic and dominance

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