'Orestes' Summary

Haunted by the Erinyes for murdering his mother, Orestes seeks refuge with his sister Electra. Despite Apollo's prophecy, Orestes' matricide weighs heavily on his conscience, driving him to the brink of madness. Meanwhile, a political faction in Argos seeks Orestes' death, leaving him with only his uncle Menelaus as a potential savior. Complicating matters further is the arrival of Helen, Menelaus' unfaithful wife, who becomes entangled in the family's tragic destiny. As Orestes grapples with his tormented mind and the consequences of his actions, he must confront the complexities of justice, revenge, and the bonds of family in a world governed by both human and divine forces.