If the gods are just, then they should reward just men like you. "Iphigenia at Aulis" (Gr: "Iphigeneia en Aulidi") is the last extant tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. Chorus Go, young girl! Promise me, mummy! Old Man Dying for my master will be a glorious thing. I do but you dont! Only fools would pray to go down there. Ill now stand by you and so I advise you not to kill your daughter or put my own interests before yours. Achilles What? 1470. Iphigenia decides to sacrifice her life for the glory of Greece. Agamemnon And still something is holding back the expedition. Then the priest lets out a huge roar and the whole army roared with him as they saw the most unbelievable sight, a sight that must have been sent by Heaven, a sight that made them question their very eyes. And may my father work well his right hand upon me at the altar! Old Man How can you say such a thing, my lord? Stay! 660. I envy any man whose life passes quietly, unnoticed by fame. It is a madness I cannot control. Summary. Rather, I have an amazing story to tell you about your daughter. Agamemnon Very soon. 730. I could not. So you will sacrifice your daughter! 1211. changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Here, take it now and carry it over toArgos. If the oracle has given me some say into your daughters fate then I pass that say over to you. George Bell and Sons. You win, I cry. You, Agamemnon, are doing what countless others have also done in public life: While theyre in power they put up enormous efforts to keep it but then, when the public makes a stupid decision sometimes understandably so because the leader is too weak to lead the State- these public figures fall all in a heap and they disgrace themselves! Checking out the situation carefully. with the additional restriction that you offer Perseus any modifications you make. ancient Greek wedding ritual, Iphigenia comes to Aulis accompanied by her mother and brother. The whole world loves to talk about the famous and to see them in their flesh. Menelaos Leave! Klytaimestra! Just before Iphigenia in Aulis begins . If your pleas work and they save the girls life, then my intervention will not be necessary. I am resolved to die; and this I want to do with honor, dismissing from me what is mean. Whether I want to do so or not, I must obey Hellas. Why where do they say the Phrygians live, father? Dance, girls, dance around Artemis altar! Ah, yes! On thy knees I hang, A suppliant wreath, this body, which she bore Chiron, the wise teacher, was entrusted by a wiser parent! Menelaos Listen to me, Agamemnon! Gone are the harsh words, suddenly! 630. Let me tell you of your faults, Agamemnon! Enter Second Chorus of men and women, Attendants of Klytaimestra, Second Chorus Indicating behind the curtains (Stage Left) 590. But my brother, using all sorts of arguments, finally persuaded me to commit this dreadful deed! London: J.M. Menelaus appears to be the caring brother. Iphigenia hoped for but now lacks, and which the chorus explicitly offers as a measure of Iphigenia's cruel fate: she should not be a sacrificial animal but a bride for kings (1085 ff.). There is no need! Come, darling Iphigeneia, come down from the carriage now. Ha! Pensively, anxiously. This last one, Helen, had received the most famous, the greatest sons of the whole ofHellasas her suitors ferocious threats of murder were uttered by those who had missed out on her. I know about your plans. The young heifers that will be sacrificed and that will deliver their abundant dark blood to the goddess Artemis are ready. Mother, wholl come with me when theyll come and drag me by my hair? He is the very reason you are here! The returned soldier has been a central figure in the first wave of Canadian plays to deal with the War in Afghanistan. What will you ask the gods to grant you as your knife cuts through your daughters throat? No, I will not shed any tears now. Agamemnon Here, Menelaos. Paristook it and carried her off back to his own home, in Ida, a place where the cows graze in luxurious pastures. We use cookies for essential site functions and for social media integration. A goddess, mother, the goddess Artemis has called for my body. I am too ashamed to tell you this pitiful story of mine. In order to appease her and sail on to Troy, Agamemnon was forced to sacrifice his daughter, Iphigenia; the Chorus describes in detail her pitiful cries for mercy as her father's men cut her throat. Klytaimestra So, who raised the young Achilles, Thetis or his father? A sensible man usually speaks to others with respect. Agamemnon Thank you, friend. It has burdened me with lack of sleep and with overactive eyes. London: J.M. Give thanks to the goddess Hope! Shelley Dean Milman. The gods deserted you and they wouldnt give you a favourable wind for our sails. Klytaimestra Ah! Its not my fault she left you for another man, so why should I pay for your mistakes? King Agamemnon is talking to a old man and says that he envies the poor man's situation in life. You shouldnt go against them! 220, First Chorus I came to take a look at the great number of ships, a sight most pleasant and most able to satisfy my girlish eyes. Mother, no! First Chorus And it is a great thing to follow the footprints of virtue like a hunter follows the footprints of his prey. What is it that I need to hear alone, out here? Agamemnon Zeus himself gave her to him. Youll be back inArgos, taking care of our other daughters. Enter Second Messenger running excitedly. Hear my first attack on you: Youve married me by brutal force and by murder. My friend, neither kill nor be killed because of me. I had put a wedding wreath on her head and brought her here to be your wife. Then Talthybius stood up amongst them all and told them to be silent. I have tried desperately to send Klytaimestra away from here but Ive failed. 1000. You will say that youve killed our daughter so that Menelaos, your brother, can get back his Helen! Poor, poor girl! And there, along the white sands below, Nereus fifty daughters whirled and weaved their dance circles and made splendid the wedding of the Nereid. What demon has taken possession of his mind? Tell me, Agamemnon: Tell me what will you say to someone who asks you why youve killed your daughter? I do not envy those in authority." Context:: This line comes near the very beginning of the play. Iphigeneia Im not afraid to say this in front of everyone: Helen, Tyndareus daughter, has caused wars and the endless spilling of blood because of her body. Such is "Iphigenia" (1977), by Greek director Mikhali (Michael) Cacoyannis, based on Euripedes' tragedy, "Iphigenia in Aulis." "Iphigenia" relates the story of an incident that took place just prior to the Trojan War. Iphigeneia Father! The true leader of a city and of an army is not merely brave but intelligent. Klytaimestra Falls down and clasps Achilles knees. Why are you arguing with this man? 490. Chorus And so, the blessed couple were wed by the gods: The nobly born oldest daughter of Nereas and Peleas. I shall speak clearly for you. 272. In his frenzy, he rushed about the whole ofGreece, calling upon everyone to remember Tyndareus solemn oath and to help him, since he was the wronged husband. I have brought this bride here with strong hopes for a wonderful marriage. 860. She swings him, sadly, gently back and forth and leans over him as she speaks to him. What, youll be performing a mothers duties now? I know everything! Its going past those seven stars, the Pleiades, my lord straight through the very centre of the heavens. I need to tell you things that our daughter should not hear. Pleas or no pleas the result will be the same with me because I have only one thing in mind, now: to save you both from this disaster! 1260. Klytaimestra Hes an evil man, my husband. And how is it that you, a woman, is here, where the whole army of the Greek men and their shields is gathered? That in itself is your admission. Chorus With what joy the Muses pounded the earth with their gold-sandaled feet as they climbed the mountain side to get to the wedding! Iphigenia was sacrificed in the Boeotian harbor of Aulis, opposite the island of Euboea, or as others say, was saved at the last moment by Artemis, who substituted for her a deer or a bull at the altar, and transported her to Tauris where she later, having met his brother Orestes 2, was brought by him back home. I will never permit your husband to perform such treacherous deeds! Weddings are blessed things but still very tough on the hearts of the brides parents. Chorus Listen to her, Agamemnon! Horrible Fate, what a dreadful yoke youve locked me into! Klytaimestra With Zeus will or against it? Last Updated on July 14, 2022, by eNotes Editorial. Sacrifice me. But go! If I try to stop them they will kill us all. It was there, at that meadow that Pallas Athena and Aphrodite, whose heart was full of cunning, came with Hera and Hermes, Zeus messenger. Tell me! Surely I could find another wife elsewhere! 350. Agamemnon Yes, I shall say nothing in my defence. I cannot stop crying! Menelaos And what would that be? Paris! Tears of pity came into my eyes just now, when I saw your own tears roll from yours. Help us because our plight needs your help. Argue with others about that. First Chorus And fast-footed Achilles, too, whose feet fly faster than the wind. Agamemnon Yes, my darling. As Iphigeneia approaches her, Agamemnon enters. Achilles Her father had promised her to me! If I must then I shall wash away her oracle with my blood, with my sacrifice upon her altar. Volume II. Achilles The whole army is calling out for. The whole thing is a game played by the heavens! 890, Old Man He had sent me off to bring you a letter, madam about the first message. 970. How dreadful! Chorus Awesome is the power of giving birth! You groan but you say nothing. Klytaimestra O, my darling daughter! Sadly, softly so that she wont hear him. She goes over to her mother and takes baby Orestes in her arms. A black Fate for all three of us! At one point he is satisfied with what hes written, seals it with his ring but then, a moment later, he scratches away the seal and re-reads the letter. Dont force me to become evil! Now come out of Agamemnons tent. Happy to be at your sisters wedding. Oh, goddess who lets her brilliant light roll along through the gloomy darkness of the night! 1050. Look at him for the last time. Klytaimestra Whats wrong? I wrap its limbs around your knees and beg you: Please father, do not cut off my life short. 1080. By the gods, Agamemnon! 1440. Then Agamemnon came to me and ordered me to come here and tell you what Fate the gods have granted to your daughter. Everyone called Idean because of the Trojan city Idean. 27. Klytaimestra A sweet word of love from you? I, too feel the same pain so I wont be angry with you. When our esteemed prophet, Calchas, conducts his next sacrifice, when he will mingle his barley and his holy water upon the altar, he will pay bitterly for it! If Im lying to you, madam, then let death come upon me. Leave now, Achilles. Iphigeneia Youve been so long here in the harbours ofAulis! 880. It is what a mother must do! i. Trans. Old Man I I dont approve of words like these coming out of the mouths of leaders. The play is co-produced by the Court Theatre of Chicago, directed by Charles Newell, and translated by Nicholas Rudall. Help my girl. But tell me what I must do. You are the cause of it! Be careful of one thing, Menelaos: Be careful when youre walking among the men not to let Klytaimestra find out anything about the sacrifice; at least not until after Ive sent my daughter to Hades. You know very well how humble you were during the days you wanted to be the leader of the Trojan expedition. Its blood spattered about, saturating the goddess altar! And, they should also swear that they would attack and destroy the land of the wrongdoer by the force of arms, whether his land is Greek or foreign. 1171, I would be there, alone, Agamemnon, wailing, crying bitter tears, yelling, Darling Iphigeneia! Chorus Come back to us once youve taken from that city her fairest spoils! Dent & Sons, 1920. Of all of my children, you, Iphigeneia, have always loved your father the most! He said that it must be done if the expedition is ever to make it to, Klytaimestra Expedition? Agamemnon Call on me when you want me to do something reasonable, not when you want to ruin me. Klytaimestra Why? The girl is with the gods! Your words are good, worthy of our country. My armed comrades will be there with me to save your life, to stop your execution. Euripides died before completing this late masterpiece and it was prepared for its enthusiastically received first performance by his son or nephew. Klytaimestra You have the impudence to ask me that? 620. Agamemnon A king, darling, a General is always worried. Iphigeneia at Aulis Quotes THE OLD MAN: Atreus did not sire you, Agamemnon, into a world of pure happiness. Come out here immediately! And then theres yet this: We are asking this good friend of ours here to fight with the whole Greek army and be killed for what? No, its not my ambition thats bothering you, my brother! I I am shocked, my lady! Its been such a long time! Shes about to be slaughtered by the hand of her own father! Iphigeneia Well then, get rid of this ugly frown from the face that I love so much! Later, he becomes so angry that he picks up the wooden frame upon which the scroll rests and throws it violently to the ground. 378. He, too, loves glory. Dont be so afraid of the masses! Old Man And you know, too that I was part of your dowry when you married King Agamemnon. You, girls! Achilles The whole army wants her your daughter- killed! Klytaimestra Yes! 70. Calchas gave you the answer and you jumped with joy when he told you that the Greeks would be able to sail forTroyonly after you had sacrificed your daughter to Artemis. Menelaos And what aboutGreece? Things that should best be kept away from a brides ear. The choruses "Que d'attraits" and "Non, jamais, jamais aux regards" are full of grace. First Chorus This is the naval force I saw with my own eyes and about which I had heard earlier. Are we not all wasting our time here, by the banks ofEpirus? After you have gone gone away on your expedition and you have left me here, alone in the house -and alone for a long time, our darling daughters chair empty her bedroom empty -what sort of heart do you think will be beating in my breast? Someone must be playing games with both of us for some reason! Helen fell in love with him and he fell in love with Helen. I offer my neck quietly and with no fear for the knife. 1550, Thats what she said and every man there was amazed at the bravery and the virtue of the young girl. Youre both in such a state of distress and confusion! And you, you will carry the honour of my deed wherever you go! Prepare my sacrifice. Please dont be offended now! See what troubles the gods have thrown at me, the poor wretch? No, Id rather see the death of a thousand women than that of a single man! Agamemnon An eloquent covering of a shameful act! Because, even though it would be improper for a little girl to plead at a mans knees, she will put aside her sense of modesty and do it, if you wish. Euripides (484 BCE - 406 BCE) Translated by Theodore Alois Buckley (1825 - 1856). My Pelasgia! Greece is lucky to have you as one of her daughters I envy her and I envy you because you are lucky to have Greece as your mother. She gives up the most precious gift she can: her life. Hes gone out a while ago and Iphigeneia, in the meantime, has heard how her father is planning to kill her. If Im right, do the sensible thing and dont kill out darling. But I see a letter in your hand. And you, dear wife, daughter of Leda, I ask forgiveness from you, too, for all my tears. Iphigeneia Wish them joy for me and take good care of my little brother, Orestes for me. Is it a good wife youre after? [1375] Spare me! 919. First Chorus I, too, feel pity for you if it is at all proper for a foreigner to feel pity for the plight of kings. I can see that youre angry at your husband but I think youre wrong about that. With his own sword, madam he will make bloody the young girls white neck bloody it with her own blood! Agamemnon It will take place at the most propitious time: When the moon completes its cycle again. Well, you pretended you didnt want the job but you did. Achilles I do, my lady and I can see its a horrible thing for you to endure. Lets think through this together, my lady. Has the carriage lulled you to sleep? I told her to bring our daughter here so that she may marry Achilles. Here comes Agamemnon! She leans before him and embraces his knees. These ships, too, were adorned with emblems at their high sterns, this time of Cadmus, holding a golden serpent in his hands. So, we have all gathered here and here we are still, tied down by the weather! The whole city ofAulisis quiet and the guard on the walls has yet to change. She was falsely called your future wife. If only I could! Iphegenia at Aulis) was left unfinished at Euripides' death in 406 BCE, and so the beginning and the ending especially are mutilated and choppy.Completed by someone else, it along with The Bacchae and the lost Alcmaeon formed a trio produced in Athens which won Euripides a fifth albeit posthumous first prize.. Agamemnon recounts the recent history of Helen's suitors . Brighter Bayside > Blog > Uncategorized > iphigenia in aulis monologue mother listen to me. Details. Stuffed full with men and spears. Whats going on? some of them ask. Iphigenia in Aulis demonstrates how conflict and choices based around pride can lead to tragic results. Menelaos If you dont let go of it I shall crack your skull open with this staff! Should I exchange the good for bad? Youve forgotten them and so, now, you want to kill me. Go, now! Oh, my girl! Exit Achilles. I was beaten by all the noise. Spare my young life, father. Klytaimestra Yes, quite right, too! He was the one responsible for that job. rancho mission viejo rienda; mamma restaurant london. The sun should rise slowly until full daylight is reached just before line 164. Come out! Its young Orestes, a baby still. line to jump to another position: The Annenberg CPB/Project provided support for entering this text. Iphigenia in Aulis is the last extant work of the playwright Euripides. That will be very easy to accomplish. Agamemnon Zeus. And Im very pleased to see you, too! Now, you must take with you our newborn son from here and go back home. Agamemnon It will take place after I make the sacrifice. I was the first to play on your knees, the first one of your children to enjoy your love and the first one to give you a childs love. Still, by then it is too late. Its a meadow full of bright and beautiful flowers. The whole of Greece is gathered here and they all want one thing: to go to the famous city of Troy and tear down her towers. Come, go into my tent now. And so, soldiers, take heart and head for your ships because today we must leave behind the deep harbours of Aulis and cross our way through the vast Aegean sea!, And when the animal was thoroughly burned in the flames of the god of fire, Hephaistus, and when the holy rites were completed, Calchas prayed for our safe return. Your voice has horrified me! Because youre trying to save my girl? You find my words strange but I find yours equally odd! In front of the tent is a small table at which sits Agamemnon. Let me enjoy the sweet light of day and do not force me to enter the world beneath the earth. Chorus And the weeping and wailing of Priams daughters and of his wife will be bitter and piercing. Enter Klytaimestra. Some members of the chorus rush about her, placing garlands on her hair and sprinkling water upon her head. She had vanished, my lady! Agamemnon Are you, darling? If you really want to do something againstTroythen do it, or else just take us all back home. Here, friends, take this baby to his father, Agamemnon. I dont have to do anything he says and I didnt. First Chorus Theyre off to bring back Helen, Menelaos wife, whom Paris, the Trojan cowherd, abducted from her home inSparta, a city built by the reed-covered banks of the river, Eurotas. Agamemnon The heir was Peleas. Klytaimestra I am not so insensitive, Agamemnon. First Chorus Words worthy of Tantalus, Zeus son. You must expect to suffer as well as rejoice, since you're a man. 370. 910. Its true, my lady that there are times when it is more pleasant to avoid excessive wisdom and there are times when wisdom is helpful but I, madam, I was raised in the house of Chiron, a centaur who respected the simple ways, the honest ways. Your fathers holy water is waiting for you! Menelaos No, they can do nothing if you secretly send her back toArgos. Do you think that I, son of Atreas the fearless, will be afraid to raise my eyes and look at you in the eye? Iphigeneia Mother, Im too ashamed to face Achilles. My words were brief, blunt and clear. Chorus Let Agamemnons name live for ever in glory! Dont bother making a long speech about it, husband! Not unless I obey the priests demand, not unless I sacrifice you. We are a free people, whereas they are slaves. One of the most performed Greek tragedies, the play explores the breakdown of social norms in times of war and how war breeds inhuman habits in the most human of men. 785, Chorus Do you hear them, Helen? First Chorus Words that will not shame your ancestors. Iphigenia at Aulis Review I attended Iphigenia in Aulis at the Getty Villa on Thursday, September 21 at 8:00 PM. i. Trans. It is our custom to bury sacrificial offerings. There is no point. Agamemnon You are much happier than me for knowing less than I do. IPHIGENIA Had I, my father, the persuasive voice Of Orpheus, and his skill to charm the rocks options are on the right side and top of the page. Listen! First Chorus And there I saw the two Ajaxes sitting together: Oeleus son and the son of Telemon, the crown ofSalamisand Protisilaos and Palamides, whose father is Poseidons son. Agamemnon I envy you, old man! I can see you there now: a nobleman becoming a brother-in-law to a nobleman, to the divine Achilles, the son of Thetis the Nereid. Chorus Then the Greeks shall tie a garland around your fair hair and stain your human throat with your own blood. 330. Where shall I begin? I have brought with me your daughter, Iphigeneia and her mother -your wife- Klytaimestra, as well as your young son, Orestes. Agamemnon No, the wedding was held in the sacred valleys of Pelion, where Cheiron lives. Go! By the goddess Hera, protector ofArgosand of marriage, I shall not do so! And I also hear what theyve done to me! Iphigeneia hands baby Orestes to her mother, Iphigeneia If only I could sing like Orpheus, father! The gods do strange things, madam, things that baffle us mortals but they save those they love. It is the wish of the Heavens. Happy noises of incoming royal procession, including horses and chariot are heard within, Stage Left. Then, you arrived here, inAulis, with the whole of the Greek army and immediately you lost every virtue you had. I shall do as you say. You, grandchild of Aeacus you, too Ledas daughter, stay! When is the wedding? Iphigenia O mother that bore me! Dawns light is already being taken over by the fire of the Suns brilliant chariot! Accept the pure blood from this girls lovely neck! Klytaimestra What shall I do for you in Argos? Oh, this is a terrible thing youre doing! You mean, the son of Sisyphus? First Chorus Ships fromPhocisand Locris were also there in similar numbers and their captain was Oileus whose city is the famous Thronium. How should I start? 100. Every one of them is just as unbearable! Youll be standing right there at the altar. A prophet? Now you know the whole thing. Hell grab her by her blond hair, if he has to and. The play provides some backstory to the more well-known classical tales of the Trojan War. They picked up their spears, strapped on their armour, and rushed over here, inAulis, with ships, troops, and a huge number of horses and chariots. 0 rating. Chiron, they cried out, Chiron who knows well the meaning of Apollos words, foretells that youll give Thessaly a son, a boy wholl be its brightest light. Gather the baskets for the sacrifices, place wreaths on your head. Klytaimestra What is it? Klytaimestra But Achilles, think again! Achilles Alone? This man has forcefully and unjustly ripped your letter from my hands, my lord! An XML version of this text is available for download, Agamemnon Yes but first I must make a sacrifice here, inAulis. It is a bitter thing for a father to take, a father who has worked hard but who must send his daughters away away to another household. Indicating the skyLook up there! Chorus There goes the girl with garlands on her hair and holy water upon her head! They will sail over to our home, to Argos and kill our children and the two of us as well! Then you scratch away the seal and then you throw its pine frame onto the ground and then you begin to cry profusely! He sounds frightened. I also saw the Boetian fleet, fifty in number, led by Leitus, a mortal, born of the Earth. You began and ended your speech with fine sentiments. Agamemnon Yes. It makes the mother love her child most deeply and she will defend it with her life. Ive also missed you! Old Man Both of you have pitiable fates, my lady! You are the cause of this miserable conflict between the sons of Atreas and their children! IPHIGENIA IN AULIS - Monologue (Clytemnestra) A monologue from the play by Euripides NOTE: This monologue is reprinted from The Plays of Euripides in English, vol. Its obvious that theres no escaping my death; so now, I want to die nobly. Go! Dent & Sons, 1920. Im very pleased that you, too, honour the goddess Modesty, Achilles! Youre drowning me in misery. First Chorus We saw him, racing in full armour upon the shells of the shore, in a contest against a chariot pulled by a team of four horses, a contest out of which he came victorious. You may accept or manage cookie usage at any time. Achilles He was elected, all right, but he didnt say no! It was your name, Achilles that has brought us to this misfortune, so protect it now. Achilles They want to stone me to death, Klytaimestra! Yes, you, daughter of the long-necked swan! CineMan-8 20 April 1999. Klytaimestra How can there be a death and not a grave? You used to ask me, I wonder, my darling, will I get to see you married one day, married and settled happily in your husbands home, your life ever blossoming, making me proud of you? And Id touch your chin, my father, hang from your beard, father, like Im doing now and say, and what about you, father, will I get to see you, father, an old man, visiting me at my house, ready for me to repay you for your hard work in raising me?, No, you dont remember these words, father. Youve persuaded me with wise words. I clasp your knees without shame! IPHIGENIA (Daughter of Agamemnon and Klytaimestra) ACHILLES (Chief of the Myrmidons, an army) FIRST MESSENGER SECOND MESSENGER FIRST CHORUS (Of women from Chalkis) SECOND CHORUS (Men and women of Argos, attendants to Klytaimestra and Iphigeneia) THE BABY ORESTES (Silent) GUARDS (Silent) VARIOUS OTHER ATTENDANTS (Silent) Well then, tell me: what will your prayer, your plea to the gods be? I shall be accompanying our girl with the wedding song. Agamemnon shall never lay a finger on your daughter not even to touch her robes! Next to these were the Athenian ships -sixty of them, and these were captained by Theseus son. Ask me, what is it? Chorus There goes the destroyer of Troy and her people! Ah! Cover the baby with one of your cloaks. We are in front of Agamemnons lavish tent which has two entrances, one of which is the larger and used only by Agamemnon and his family. She is a loving mother, and when her husband orders to kill their daughter, she bears a deep grudge against hi, and vows to take vengeance . Your current position in the text is marked in blue. 303. The circumstances are too dire now for modesty and for polite coyness! You already know your fathers intentions, poor love. Menelaos Yes, but an unstable mind is an evil thing, something which befuddles the minds of ones friends. No, its not me whos gone mad, brother but you. And where will I be at the time? Iphigeneia Mother, he will sacrifice me for the sake of our country, for Hellas, against his will. 90. Go away old man! Overview. 670. To Dardanos house, in Troy, to bring back Menelaos wife, Helen. Youve murdered Tantalus, my first husband and with even more brutal violence, youve torn my baby from my breast and dashed it hard against the ground! Remember, father? Where will I find you? And Helen, Zeus daughter, will shed bitter tears, too, for betraying her husband. Download Pleiades ancient places geospacial dataset for this text. Leave! Enter Iphigeneia holding the baby in her arms. Iphigenia I am ashamed to face Achilles. The moment we got there with your daughter all the Greek soldiers gathered around us. iphigenia in aulis monologue mother listen to me. Let me tell you why I am angry. Its a natural thing for men with decent hearts to do the decent thing. Free to mock her! Iphigeneia Separation? Agamemnon And you shouldnt be hanging around here, among all the soldiers! The Plays of Euripides, translated by E. P. Coleridge. Agamemnon And dont waste any time hanging about some watering hole in the woods and dont fall victim to the magic of sleep! Achilles By the goddess Modesty! Soldiers, go and tear down Troy! Dire to me because it brought about my death. line to jump to another position: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States License, Pleiades ancient places geospacial dataset for this text, http://data.perseus.org/citations/urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0006.tlg018.perseus-eng1:1374-1401, http://data.perseus.org/texts/urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0006.tlg018.perseus-eng1, http://data.perseus.org/texts/urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0006.tlg018, http://data.perseus.org/catalog/urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0006.tlg018.perseus-eng1. We use cookies for social media and essential site functions. i. Trans. And I beg you also for my mothers sake, the woman who laboured to bring me to life, the woman who is being tortured even now.
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