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“CLYTEMNESTRA What ails thee, raising this ado for us? SLAVE I say the dead are come to slay the living.” quote by Aeschylus
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““CLYTEMNESTRA What ails thee, raising this ado for us? SLAVE I say the dead are come to slay the living.””

Aeschylus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A warning that dead or past grievances can haunt the living, urging vigilance against lingering animosities.

In simple terms: Past grievances can haunt the present.

Key Takeaway

Address unresolved conflicts.

Themes

revenge memory justice

Mood

somber reflective

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family feuds
  • political rhetoric
  • personal grudges

Key Concepts

Greek tragedy oral warning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront lingering past grievances?
  • What role does memory play in shaping present actions?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the complexity of forgiveness.

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