Iphigenia in Aulis

How do you interpret Agamemnon’s decision to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia? Is Agamemnon a victim of the gods, or is he responsible for his decisions?

What are some of the different reasons the characters in the play claim for their war against Troy, and how do these different reasons shape our interpretation of the play?

Discuss Achilles’ motivations for his actions in the play and what these motivations reveal about his character. Do you think Achilles is a sympathetic character?