Scene Overview
- Female: 1
- Male: 1
More Scenes
Context
Cassandra is a prophetess from Troy, brought to Argos by Agamemnon as a prize and spoil of war. Agamemnon has gone into his house, thinking that he will have a ritual bath and sacrifice to celebrate his homecoming. Cassandra is left outside in the chariot with the Chorus of Argive elders. They feel pity for her, but cannot recognize her visions and prophecies--she is cursed to see the future, but no one will ever believe her. In this scene, she sees both the destruction of her home of Troy as
to read the context for this scene from Agamemnon and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Text
LEADER But with me pity sits in anger's place.
Poor maiden, come thou from the car; no way
There is but this-take up thy servitude.
CASSANDRA (chanting) Woe, woe, alas! Earth, Mother Earth! and thou
Apollo, Apollo!
LEADER Peace! shriek not to the bright prophetic god,
Who will not brook the suppliance of woe.
CASSANDRA (chanting) Woe, woe,
to read the full text for this scene from Agamemnon and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Videos
Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.
Links
Related Products
Related Articles
Related Learning Modules
All scenes are the property and copyright of their owners.
Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.