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320. Klytaimestra Oh, Gods! Tell him not to kill his daughter. First, come, give your father a kiss. He was the one responsible for that job. Menelaos If you dont let go of it I shall crack your skull open with this staff! Enter Menelaos and the OldMan. And Helen, Zeus daughter, will shed bitter tears, too, for betraying her husband. 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. Where shall I go to find your hand, to ask you to help me in my hour of despair? Klytaimestra Yes. Klytaimestra And is that where hell take our daughter? Chorus Go, young girl! Only the two choruses are now present. Youve raised me to be the shining light of Greece. I, being Menelaos brother and for his own good, was chosen by them to be their leader How I wish this honour were given to someone else, my old friend! Agamemnon What you must do is not leave your other daughters alone, back at the house. She will be saved if you will it. I I am shocked, my lady! He embraces and then steps back to look at her sadly. Iphigeneia She runs her fingers gently through her mothers hair. It seems Im eagerly preparing for an imaginary wedding! Shelley Dean Milman. There is nothing that I would not do for my darling Iphigeneia. Old Man But, surely, my lord, surely it is there, in the trappings of office and power, that we find pleasure! 1613. Here! Euripides - "Greek Dramas" (p251, 1900): Internet Archive Book Images, Translated by George Theodoridis Copyright 2007, all rights reserved - Bacchicstage. I would have given it if the Greeks couldnt get to Troy without my doing so. I am forced to do it! They say that Zeus had transformed himself into a bird and then slept with your mother. You will say that youve killed our daughter so that Menelaos, your brother, can get back his Helen! Menelaos Leave! Menelaos True. Chorus Oh, I hope Ill never see the day, nor should my children nor my grand children, should see the day when I suffer the torture that the golden Lydian women will suffer, the wives of those Trojan men, who will be suffering when, years later, working at their looms theyd be talking of this! Ive missed you so much. I had put a wedding wreath on her head and brought her here to be your wife. Someone has exposed my plans! 260. Well, then, may you and your friends also enjoy a marriage such as mine! She will say to me! Menelaos Brothers must share each others pain. Klytaimestra Listen then and listen to me well! Under no circumstances should any of this work be used as part of a collage, which includes the work of other writers or translators. The Old Man fearfully pokes his head through the flaps of the tent. Pensively, anxiously. Whats going on? some of them ask. What a shocking thing that would be! Who is this exquisite looking woman I see here? Theyre all just sitting idly around by the shore. He goes to the tent and shouts through its door. He is the very reason you are here! Can I not mourn my daughters loss? Son of the Nereid, you are marrying my daughter. If any barbarian dared to bring his ships against these hed never see his home again. Im not talking like this because Im missing out on this wedding. 1140. Ah! Give me your hand, my dear child. The only voice I have, father, my only skill, is in my tears and, here, father, Im giving them to you! Towards this now, mother turn your thoughts, and with me weigh how well I speak; to me the whole of mighty. You talk about my ambition. A coward. Help us because our plight needs your help. Chorus Go, young girl! 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 . Iphigeneia begins towards the tent but is stopped by her father. 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. Tell me! Iphigenia in Aulis. Is being a General the only thing in your head? Agamemnon Yes. 1110. Has my husband gone insane? The whole army and both the sons of Atreas stood there in silence, their eyes downcast. What shall I say to my wife, then? And tell me another thing, Agamemnon: when you return home, when you come back to Argos, will you have the gall to put your arms around any of your children? He is barely visible. I see. IPHIGENIA A T A ULIS presents many problems to the literary and textual critic. During those days you shook the hand of everyone you came across and, whether they wanted it or not, your doors were always wide open and ready to receive everyone. It seems that the generals do as they please with me. 570. Iphigeneia No, mother! 389. But they cant, my darling daughter. A sensible man usually speaks to others with respect. You can see it! Agamemnon The entire Greek army, Menelaos! Come, then, father, turn to me and give me a final kiss. Klytaimestra Yes, quite right, too! Enter Iphigeneia holding the baby in her arms. 550. The future of our Greek women rests upon my actions. 440. First Chorus This is the naval force I saw with my own eyes and about which I had heard earlier. Dent & Sons, 1920. Them and their pine sterns and their shiny bronze prows! Im angry because King Agamemnon has insulted me so gravely. Old Man Yes, tell me so that what I say to your wife agrees with what youve written in there. No, youve brought me to life so that the whole of Greece may rejoice! This is very dangerous indeed, my lord! Klytaimestra But Achilles, think again! Dire to me because it brought about my death. She runs her hand over his chin, over his right hand. Chorus Let Agamemnon place a crown upon the head of Greece and let him be crowned in turn! Listen to me! All of us we all heard the awful thud of the striking sword but when we looked up, we could not see the girl anywhere! iphigenia in aulis monologue mother listen to meemerald sea vessel mcdermott. Where is the army going? Death is a dreadful thing! Iphigenia At Aulis By Euripides Written 410 B.C.E Dramatis Personae Agamemnon Attendant, an old man Chorus of Women of Chalcis Menelaus Clytaemnestra Iphigenia Achilles Scene The sea-coast at Aulis. Who on earth could force you to murder your own child? First Chorus Our husbands told us they are all gathered here, under the helm of Agamemnon and his fair haired brother, Menelaos, noblemen both, preparing to launch an expedition againstTroy. Chorus There, upon the citys towers and round about its high walls, the Trojan folk will stand when the warriors with their bronze shields bring their ships closer, over the rivers waters, after their long journey over the ocean. Hes gone out a while ago and Iphigeneia, in the meantime, has heard how her father is planning to kill her. She turns and looks sadly around her, then up at the sun. What shocking news of disaster is this? Klytaimestra What shall I do for you in Argos? Shelley Dean Milman. Let me make it absolutely clear, my lady: I was there and I saw it with my own eyes! We are doomed now! Agamemnon By the gods! 402. I shall obey your directions. Iphigenia O mother that bore me! Overview. It makes the mother love her child most deeply and she will defend it with her life. A terrible love." Euripides, Iphigenia in Aulis tags: euripides , greek-tragedy , iphigenia-at-aulis , power , power-hungry 11 likes Like First Chorus Diomedes, too, was there amusing himself, throwing a discus. No, its not me whos gone mad, brother but you. Click anywhere in the The opportunity was made for him to elope with her, since Menelaos was absent at the time. Ah! Achilles Weighty words, old man! I shall give it to her for the sake of Greece. Weddings are blessed things but still very tough on the hearts of the brides parents. / Malvaux > Non class > iphigenia in aulis monologue mother listen to me / 15.02.22 iphigenia in aulis monologue mother listen to me . Our daughters marriage is my concern! Agamemnon Pleasure! The one in control here is Hellas. Mother, no! No! Now that Agamemnon has insulted me, dishonoured me so badly, I feel like a like a nobody. Now let go of my letter! Agamemnon I wish I could, my child! London: J.M. Klytaimestra Stop your shouting. There is a small oil lamp on the table as well as various writing implements. Chorus What an awful, pitiful fate you must endure, child! Achilles Words, logic, can fight off fear. A goddess, mother, the goddess Artemis has called for my body. Looking over the baby. Where inGreecedoes he live? It is the wish of the Heavens. Let hers be the last one to do so! Wont you cry with me, Orestes? If youre wise youll heed them; if not then, have no fear, I know how to settle my own affairs well. Youre the son of a god and I am a mere mortal! See that there are no wheel marks on the road. But in an emotional solo scene, she has a vision of the sacrifice. CLYTEMNESTRA Now hear me, for my thoughts will I unfold In no obscure and coloured mode of speech. 1410. Then Calchas, the priest, took out a sharp sword out of its sheath and placed it in a basket made of gold. What shall I do now? you asked me. Hell be the man wholl take his army of spear-loving Myrmidons and turn Priams city into rubble. I envy any man whose life passes quietly, unnoticed by fame. Klytaimestra Im not surprised you dont recognise me. Horses can panic if theres no one to soothe them. Old Man Menelaos! And you, you will carry the honour of my deed wherever you go! People will talk about how Ive saved Greece. Whether I do it or I dont, the consequences for me will be the same. He said that it must be done if the expedition is ever to make it to, Klytaimestra Expedition? Iphigenia and Clytemnestra come to Aulis, and are received with acclamations by the Greeks. 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. It was a lie. Menelaos How else, then, can you, Agamemnon, prove that we are brothers? 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. Klytaimestra Why? The Aenians brought twelve ships, captained by their king, Gouneus; and beside them were moored the lords ofEliswhom everyone called Epeians. All of us? Klytaimestra What? How I wish this herdsman, this boy who was brought up to care for cows, had never lived! The King feared the prophets words that the boy would grow up to destroy him him and his city and so he tore the baby away from its mothers arms and cast him on the mountainside, hoping that he would die. That I could never do! Which of your children will dare even look at you? And it was with this lie, about the girls mock-marriage, that I tried to persuade my wife to bring her here. Agamemnon Damn them, indeed as I am damned, Iphigeneia, I and many others! This masterful play is masterfully adapted for the screen and brought to life by a wonderful cast. Obedient child. Klytaimestra You? Agamemnon Alone, darling. Chorus There they will arrive with their war-whetted spears and shields to wrest Helen from Priams city and bring her back toGreece. Agamemnon Yes, dear because our separation will be a long one. I dont want anyone to think despicable things about me. Chorus Your words are worthy of you, Achilles and of your mother who is a splendid goddess. Come, tell me, share your story with me. It is what a mother must do! He is writing a letter (on a scroll) an exercise which, it seems, is difficult for him. Reg. Come, my darling daughter, come, Iphigeneia, come and stand near me. i. Trans. Achilles Her father had promised her to me! Most treacherously wronged by your closest friends. Menelaos is carrying a staff and has nearly finished reading Agamemnons letter which he has torn from the Old Mans hands. 1350. Agamemnon approaches Iphigeneia and tries to console her. Ive also missed you! Happy noises of incoming royal procession, including horses and chariot are heard within, Stage Left. Achilles I told them that if thats what they thought, then they should not kill my intended wife. Are these amazing words the words of a delirious woman? 630. Messenger Agamemnon, leader of all the Greeks! Agamemnon I know well about pity I know well who deserves it and who does not and I -I love my children! 560. 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! Iphigeneia But but look at you, father! Before the play begins: The background of Iphigeneia at Aulis is the Trojan War. I want no one to lose tears over my grave. Dent & Sons, 1920. 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! Oh, what a joy it is to see you, Iphigeneia! We took Iphigeneia to the forest of Zeus daughter, Artemis. Paristook it and carried her off back to his own home, in Ida, a place where the cows graze in luxurious pastures. 1020. But, my brother, we can do nothing now but go on with the bloody murder of my darling daughter. 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. Klytaimestra What, Achilles? Achilles! Ill now stand by you and so I advise you not to kill your daughter or put my own interests before yours. Agamemnon You, too, Iphigeneia, you also have a journey to make. Iphigeneia Dont let them wear black either! And how did you respond to that? He alone did it, he, alone, with his very own hand! Its young Orestes, a baby still. Agamemnon I would, but some god has made both you andGreeceinsane! Iphigeneia Wish them joy for me and take good care of my little brother, Orestes for me. Youll soon hear it all. Klytaimestra Darling, no! Vile trickery, unworthy of his father, Atreas! Argue with others about that. And then I also realised that were brothers and my heart went out for the poor girl who would be sacrificed for the sake of my own marriage. 990. And then am I mad if I had changed my mind about something which I later realised I was wrong? Iphigenia at Aulis seems to have been constructed in a society in which it was ideal to put nation and family ahead of oneself. Pause. How should I start? So, tell me, my brother: What is all this violent fury? 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. Let our friends here see how happy you make me. We are a free people, whereas they are slaves. Stay! Menelaos Act according to your position, or youll be very sorry, old man! Come, son of a goddess! IPHIGENIA: Had I, my father, the persuasive voice Of Orpheus, and his skill to charm the rocks To follow me, and soothe whome'er I please With winning words, I would make trial of it; But I have nothing to present thee now Save tears, my only eloquence; and those I can present thee. 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. Agamemnon It will take place after I make the sacrifice. Klytaimestra Well? Youd greet anyone and everyone, hoping with this behaviour to gain their approval and thus become their leader. Klytaimestra But tell me, good servant, where did you hear all this? Next to him was Nireas, first among the Greeks in beauty. Oh, this is a terrible thing youre doing! Then Achilles, Peleas son, took the golden basket and the holy water in his hands and ran around the goddess altar, chanting 1570. I know everything! Some madness has overtaken their hearts and they want to sail immediately over to Troy to the land of those barbarians and to put an end to this raping and stealing of our women, to tearing them away from their marital beds. Indeed no! How could I, a mortal, go against that? What should I call your deeds to make them also sound lovely? Has the carriage lulled you to sleep? Ive rushed here before them so that you can be ready to receive them. What do you think I and the rest of your family will feel towards you? It was written sometime between 408 and 406 BCE (the date of his death) and was first produced in the year following his death, where it won first place at the Athenian City Dionysia contest. Dont waste any time! The lustral water, the barley, everything is ready for the holy flame. Agamemnon Make sure you dont break the seal of the scroll! Klytaimestra What was the second message? Of beauty kindling flames of love, High on my splendid car I move, Betrothed to Thetis' son a bride: Ah hapless bride, to all the train. Tyndareus, her father was in a dreadful dilemma: should he allow her daughter to marry or not? What horror! The moment we got there with your daughter all the Greek soldiers gathered around us. Iphigenia's father is Agamemnon and his brother is King Menelaus. Iphigeneia rushes and embraces Agamemnon. Horrible Fate, what a dreadful yoke youve locked me into! Its not Menelaos whos in control here, Iphigeneia. And where will I be at the time? rancho mission viejo rienda; mamma restaurant london. What a price to pay for the sake of saving a slut! Weve never met before. Arent you ashamed of yourself? 1211. I do but you dont! First Chorus Moored next to them was an equal number of Argive ships, headed by two chiefs, Euryalus, the son of Mecisteus, who was raised by his grandfather, Talaus and Sthenelus, Capaneus son. Give thanks to the goddess Hope! Because the workings of your mind always have been, are now and always will be, deceitful. The news spread quickly and so the whole army already knows that your daughter has arrived. Faithful, devoted, temperate in nuptial duties, a good keeper of your house. Oh, Achilles! 1891. London: J.M. I swear by my mother, the goddess Thetis, that I shall fight the Greeks to save you! And help me, too. For a mere woman? So this is the armada I saw here and about which I had heard back home earlier. Dont be so afraid of the masses! Achilles They jeered at me! [1375] I want to marry you, to take you to my home and to protect you. Bring him up to be a man. How can I endure your death? Iphigeneia No, mother. Let someone go and prepare the sacrificial basket and may the blessed fire burn high with the purifying barley. I acted like a stupid child before but now I thought more deeply about what its really like to kill your own children. Listen to Books & Original Audio Performances : Book Depository Books With Free Delivery Worldwide: Box Office Mojo Find Movie Box Office Data: ComiXology The whole place glitters with the bronze armour of the warriors. Agamemnon It will take place at the most propitious time: When the moon completes its cycle again. Still, by then it is too late. Effie (Sophie Melville) is a hard-nosed . Old Man He tricked you about the marriage with Achilles, my lady, so that youd be willing to come here. View a map of the most frequently mentioned places in this document. Clytemnestra hears that Achilles is faithless, whereupon she at once urges Iphigenia to leave Aulis and return home. Agamemnon That will be his decision. What has brought on all this anxiety? Klytaimestra How can there be a death and not a grave? What destruction! There will be no grave. Achilles, initially, vows to defend Iphigenia. Now, Ill tell you everything Ive written in this folded scroll because you are a true and loyal servant to my house and to my wife. You have chosen logic and good intentions to that of continuing a war against Fate and against Necessity. IPHIGENIA IN AULIS Essay Summary A monologue from the play by Euripides NOTE: This monologue is reprinted from The Plays of Euripides in English, vol. IPHIGENIA IN AULIS A monologue from the play by Euripides NOTE: This monologue is reprinted from The Plays of Euripides in English, vol. Achilles But, dont worry, Ill certainly make it hard for him! Me, father! Clytemnestra and Iphigenia try to Chorus There goes the destroyer of Troy and her people! Well then, tell me: what will your prayer, your plea to the gods be? Old Man Tries to take the letter from Menelaos. Hell have the whole army eating out of his hand and then make them kill us and sacrifice the girl anyway! 1010. Hold on! Agamemnon This is scandalous! Menelaos No! I have left Pharsalia and Peleas, my father, to come here. The circumstances are too dire now for modesty and for polite coyness! The Chorus turns in the direction of the scream and responds! My hair! Can you pronounce this word better. 1460. Menelaos Brother, give me your right arm! A kiss to remember you by in the underworld, since my words have not convinced you. i. Trans. 1160. We your children and I- will give you the return that an evil man deserves. The true leader of a city and of an army is not merely brave but intelligent. I Im not so sure. Download Pleiades ancient places geospacial dataset for this text. Klytaimestra But why didnt you deliver that message to me, if it was in your hand? You began and ended your speech with fine sentiments. Youre both in such a state of distress and confusion! Yet it is right that she should come with her sweet daughter to give her away as a bride. Second Messenger Klytaimestra! 1090. Would you like her to plead at your knees? Now go! Too glad to commit the girl to the goddess. Come, friends, sing with me in praise of the goddess whose temple faces Chalkis, the place where the spears of war are waiting for me in anger! Agamemnon Yes, my darling. Agamemnon He covers his face with his hands in shame and groans. I dont understand, father. Achilles Alone? Klytaimestra Falls down and clasps Achilles knees. Soldiers who have been gathered together, away from the chores of their homes and are idle have malice and gossip ready at their tongue. 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. Iphigenia has arrived in Aulis, and soon the army will be demanding her death. Its been such a long time! Iphigeneia Youve been so long here in the harbours ofAulis! But, alas, the road was long, my lord and so the women are now having a rest by the refreshing waters of a spring. I have brought with me your daughter, Iphigeneia and her mother -your wife- Klytaimestra, as well as your young son, Orestes. 100. ancient Greek wedding ritual, Iphigenia comes to Aulis accompanied by her mother and brother. Euripides seemed to like this approach to duty, as the character who ends up with the ultimate compliment in the end-being whisked away by a goddess-portrays these ideals perfectly. Agamemnon No need to tell me to answer you honestly. Iphigenia in Aulis demonstrates how conflict and choices based around pride can lead to tragic results. Those worthy of praise find it a hateful thing when they are praised too profusely. That is, if my brain doesnt falter and make my tongue trip over its words! Well, you pretended you didnt want the job but you did. Abominable creature! [1340] Open the tent-door to me, servants, that I may hide myself Clytemnestra Why seek to escape, my child? I can see that youre angry at your husband but I think youre wrong about that. 1400. Clytemnestra But why? 280. 919. Klytaimestra No, I wont. Or else, we might as well call Mount Sipylus, the Asian city where his barbarous ancestors came from a great city and wipe out of our mind the name of Phthia! 20. 80. His baby sounds will make no sense but theyll be full of meaning. Intelligence, brother, can turn any man into a head of State. Your current position in the text is marked in blue. You have betrayed your own brother! Ah, yes! She was the Queen of the gods. Klytaimestra Elected to commit a murder! Its going past those seven stars, the Pleiades, my lord straight through the very centre of the heavens. Cassandra who shakes loose her golden hair beneath the green garland of laurel whenever the god grips her with his prophetic gasp. Achilles My lady, I have never proposed to your daughter Atreas sons have never talked to me about a marriage! Theyre bound to serve someone well, sometime. IPHIGENIA IN AULIS - Monologue (Iphigenia) A monologue from the play by Euripides NOTE: This monologue is reprinted from The Plays of Euripides in English, vol. By the goddess Hera, protector ofArgosand of marriage, I shall not do so! I was given as a gift to her father, Tyndareus. 240, First Chorus Their emblem was the goddess, Palas Athena, standing on a chariot pulled by winged horses, an emblem that pleased and encouraged the sailors. He lifted his cloak up and dug his face deep into it, trying to hide the tears that flooded his eyes. I shall be accompanying our girl with the wedding song. Orestes is begging you, too! Next to him was Myriones, son of Ares, a marvel to all men and Odysseus, Laertes son, who came from the hills of his island,Ithaca. He walks slowly about the stage for a moment, anxiously searching the starry sky. Finally, he picks up the scroll and gets up and moves away from the table. Our daughter now lives among the gods. Yes, you, daughter of the long-necked swan! You will be doing so to a man whos loyal and faithful to you. By the gods, Agamemnon! I dont have to do anything he says and I didnt. For a moment a great deal of shouting by men is heard behind the curtains. Im lost! Sacrifice me. Give me a big hug! Here I am. He announced that if we did make that offering to the goddess, we would be able to sail away and we would succeed in sacking the Phrygian capital,Troy; otherwise we would fail. I wrote a letter to my wife, Klytaimestra. Paris! What does the army want? Agamemnon An eloquent covering of a shameful act! 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? 1421. Look! Its covered with a cloak. Achilles No, Iphigeneia! Then you seal the letter. So, calm yourself now, Klytaimestra. 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? But tell me what I must do. Old man, come out here! 610. Hes coming this way 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. Its obvious that theres no escaping my death; so now, I want to die nobly. Why are we wasting our time around here? I ask only for a modest share of Aphrodites love; let it be not excessive! There are times when the gods shun you, reject you, thwart your every effort and there are times, too, when the whining and the moaning of your men crush you! What would be the best action for him to take? Achilles Yes, many and theyll be lead by Odysseus! All the women are frightened and turn towards it. Achilles Me, too! Agamemnon I was out of my wits, old man! A real miracle! Chorus You, evil Helen! IPHIGENIA: Had I, my father, the persuasive voice Of Orpheus, and his skill to charm the rocks To follow me, and soothe whome'er I please With winning words, I would make trial of it; But I have nothing to present thee now Save tears, my only eloquence; and those I can present thee. A garland for my head a garland for my hair some holy water from the sacred basins! Achilles First, let us try and bring her father back to his senses.

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