Part one of term paper
In “Agamemnon”, Clyteamnestra is the character with the majority of the power. She is not manipulated or convinced by Aegisthus to murder her husband. She kills to gain justice for her daughter’s death. She feels her acts are justified. In her mind, it is a benefit that she will gain more power over the kingdom and retain her lover, ...

Part two of term paper
... as their “lone defender, single-minded queen.” (Line 257-258) Her power was recognized by the Chorus, “We’ve come, Clytaemnestra. We respect your power. Right it is to honor the warlord’s woman one he leaves the throne.” (Lines 258-261) This line immediately sets up the fact that Clytaemnstra has gained power in Argos during Agamemnon’s absence. It is, therefore, in this first address to Clytaemnestra that it is learned that power is a main component of her character. When Clyte ...