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Discuss the significance of Athena's line "With two parties here, that is only half the story" (Line 428).
Athena says this after the Furies offer their perspective on the events, and she is essentially saying that until she hears Orestes's perspective, she is only hearing half of the story. This is significant because this statement offers a marked difference between the kind of justice process the Furies are hoping for and the kind of justice process that Athena will be offering. This is a foundational part of the kind of court Athena wants to create for Athens: all perspectives will be heard before the jurors can vote on a verdict.
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Discuss the significance of...
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